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Microbiology: Viral Genetics and Infection Mechanisms

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  • What is a codon on mRNA composed of?

    A codon consists of three nucleotides on mRNA.

  • What happens during mRNA splicing?

    Introns are removed and exons are joined to form mature mRNA.

  • What are exons in mRNA processing?

    Exons are sequences usually retained in mature mRNA and code for proteins.

  • How does an animal virus enter a cell during endocytosis?

    The host membrane surrounds and engulfs the virus into a vesicle.

  • What happens to introns during eukaryotic RNA processing?

    Introns are removed from the pre-mRNA before translation.

  • What occurs to prophage DNA in the lysogenic cycle?

    Prophage DNA replicates along with the host chromosome without causing immediate lysis.