Question

question 5 1 pts
why is the baltimore system considered functionally meaningful compared to morphology-based classification alone?
○ it distinguishes viruses by pathogenicity
○ it groups viruses by size
○ it predicts how viral mrna is generated
○ it classifies viruses by host range

Explanation:

The Baltimore classification system groups viruses based on their genome type and the mechanism they use to produce viral mRNA, which directly relates to their functional replication cycle. Morphology-based classification only looks at physical traits, while the Baltimore system provides functional insight by predicting mRNA generation. The other options describe traits not central to the Baltimore system: pathogenicity, size, and host range are not its core classification criteria.

Answer:

It predicts how viral mRNA is generated