In the figure, when new viruses are being assembled (IV), what mediates the assembly?

In the figure, when new viruses are being assembled (IV), what mediates the assembly?

In the figure, when new viruses are being assembled (IV), what mediates the assembly?


A) host cell chaperones
B) assembly proteins coded for by the host nucleus
C) assembly proteins coded for by the viral genes
D) viral RNA intermediates
E) nothing; they self-assemble

Answer:  E