In order to replicate its genome, a positive-strand RNA virus must produce a complete negative-strand RNA molecule that serves as the template for protein synthesis.

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Positive-strand RNA viruses use their RNA directly as mRNA for protein synthesis, while the negative-strand serves as a template for replication, not directly for protein synthesis.

In Order to Replicate Its Genome, a Positive-Strand RNA Virus