Fig. 3: Replication of a Single-Stranded DNA Viral Genome and Production of Viral mRNA

To replicate the viral genome, DNA-dependent DNA polymerase enzymes copy the (+) DNA strand of the genome producing a dsDNA intermediate. DNA-dependent DNA polymerase enzymes then copy the (-) DNA strand into ss (+) DNA genomes.

To produce viral mRNA molecules. DNA-dependent RNA polymerase enzymes copy the (-) DNA strand into (+) viral mRNA. The (+) viral mRNA can then be transtated into viral proteins by host cell ribosomes.

Illustration of the  Replication of a Single-Stranded DNA Viral Genome and production of Viral mRNA .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2018
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