Which of the following does NOT occur when a virion infects a suitable host?
A) The host cell carries out new virus production.
B) The virion starts to replicate its genome using a viral polymerase II.
C) The viral genome is inserted into the host cell.
D) The genome of the virion diverts the metabolism of the host cell.
E) The virion disassembles either partly or wholly.

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The statement about a virion starting to replicate its genome using a "viral polymerase II" is incorrect because viruses may use different strategies and enzymes for genome replication, and "polymerase II" specifically refers to a eukaryotic RNA polymerase involved in mRNA synthesis, not a universal viral enzyme.

Which of the Following Does NOT Occur When a Virion