5 Questions
Which cellular components do viruses lack?
Cellular structure and independent metabolic processes
What determines the classification of viruses?
Capsid symmetry and presence or absence of an envelope
What is the first step in viral replication?
Adsorption of the virus to specific receptors on the cell surface
What is the primary mode of viral replication?
Exploiting living cells based on the information in the viral genome
What is the role of virus-coded synthesis in viral replication?
Synthesis of capsid and noncapsid proteins
Study Notes
Viral Characteristics
- Viruses lack cellular components such as ribosomes, mitochondria, and a cell wall.
Viral Classification
- Viruses are classified based on their morphology, genome type, and host range.
Viral Replication
- The first step in viral replication is attachment, where the virus binds to a specific receptor on the host cell surface.
- The primary mode of viral replication is through the lytic cycle, where the virus multiplies and lyses the host cell.
Virus-Coded Synthesis
- Virus-coded synthesis plays a crucial role in viral replication by producing viral proteins and enzymes necessary for replication.
Test your knowledge of antiviral agents with this quiz from the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur. Learn about the structure and classification of viruses, as well as their replication processes.
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