The open reading frame that takes up the 5' end of the togavirus genome encodes which of the following?

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The open reading frame that takes up the 5' end of the togavirus genome encodes the nonstructural proteins, which are necessary for viral replication and other functions. The capsid proteins, envelope proteins, and proteins that shut down host defenses are encoded by other parts of the genome. The IRES sequence is not a protein, but a sequence that aids in translation of the viral RNA.

The Open Reading Frame That Takes Up the 5' End