Possible Replication Mechanisms for Phage RNA in Offspring

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The discussion explores how an RNA phage can produce offspring with identical RNA strands despite packaging only one strand. Participants suggest considering various replication mechanisms beyond mitosis, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of RNA replication processes. The conversation encourages brainstorming potential replication-like processes for RNA and DNA. It highlights the importance of proposing possible mechanisms rather than confirming existing knowledge. Overall, the focus is on stimulating critical thinking about RNA phage replication.
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Homework Statement


Consider the genome of an RNA phage where only one strand of RNA is packaged into the phage. How can this phage produce many offspring that all have the same strand of RNA?

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mitosis?
 
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That's just a word, you are asked for a mechanism.

How does any other replication happen? What other replication-like processes do you know for RNA? Or DNA?

I think you are only asked to propose some possibilities, which is slightly easier than finding out what actually happens but prepares the mind for it.
 
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