During a laboratory analysis of viral replication, a researcher observes a DNA virus replicating entirely within the host's cytoplasm. Which virus is being studied?
Q1. During a laboratory analysis of viral replication, a researcher observes a DNA virus replicating entirely within the host's cytoplasm. Which virus is being studied?
Answer: Poxvirus
Explanation: Poxviruses are unique DNA viruses that replicate in the cytoplasm. Herpesviruses are tempting because they are also DNA viruses but replicate in the nucleus.