10 Questions
What is the typical range of base pairs in a virus genome?
7000-20,000
What is the term for a subunit of the capsid?
Capsomere
What is the function of the capsid in a virus?
To protect the viral nucleic acid
What determines the host range of a virus?
The virus's ability to infect different hosts
What is the term for the protein shell that encloses the viral genome?
Capsid
What is the term for the combination of the capsid and nucleic acid?
Nucleocapsid
What is the range of genome size for herpes viruses?
120-200 kb
What is the purpose of the capsid proteins?
To protect the viral nucleic acid
What is the term for the outer covering of protein that protects the genetic material of a virus?
Capsomere
What determines the size of the viral genome that a virion can hold?
The size of the virion
Understand the differences between lytic and lysogenic cycles of bacteriophages, including their effects on host cells and DNA. Learn about generalized and specialized transduction.
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