In contrast to most dsDNA animal viruses, the poxviruses replicate solely in the cytoplasm of the host cell. This fact implies that the viral genome may encode

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Since poxviruses replicate solely in the cytoplasm of the host cell, they would require a DNA polymerase to replicate their genome in this compartment. Reverse transcriptase and RNA-dependent RNA transcriptase are not necessary for the replication of a dsDNA genome. Ribosome components are necessary for translation, but not for genome replication.

In Contrast to Most DsDNA Animal Viruses, the Poxviruses Replicate