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A Particular Type of Virus Carries a Gene for Salicylate

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A particular type of virus carries a gene for salicylate hydroxylase, an enzyme that breaks down salicylic acid. Which of the following responses is most likely?


A) The virus will be more virulent because systemic acquired resistance will be blocked.
B) The virus will be less virulent because the hypersensitive response will no longer function.
C) The host will be more susceptible because the hypersensitive response will no longer function.
D) There will be no difference in virulence because salicylic acid affects only fungal pathogens.

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