In general, most DNA viruses multiply in the host cell's _____, while most RNA viruses multiply in the host cell's _____.
A)nucleus; cytoplasm
B)cytoplasm; cell membrane
C)cell membrane; cytoplasm
D)cytoplasm; nucleus
E)nucleus; endoplasmic reticulum

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Most DNA viruses replicate in the nucleus because they often rely on the host's DNA polymerase and other replication machinery. In contrast, RNA viruses typically replicate in the cytoplasm, as they usually bring their own replicase enzyme or can directly use the host's ribosomes for protein synthesis without needing to enter the nucleus.

In General, Most DNA Viruses Multiply in the Host Cell's