Question

How does the measles virus replicate?

Answer 1

The virus enters into the host cells and hijacks the DNA replication of host .

Explanation:

1. The measles virus has envelope of the glycoproteins on their coat.
2. These glycoproteins are emagglutinin and membrane fusion protein. These proteins are responsible for the binding of host cells and entry into the host cells by dissolution outer layer.
3. The DNA of virus enters into the host cells and hijacks the mechanism of the replication of host's DNA.
4. The viral DNA direct the host DNA replication machinery to replicate viral DNA.