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What is the typical range of base pairs in a virus genome?
What is the typical range of base pairs in a virus genome?
- 50,000-100,000
- 7000-20,000 (correct)
- 20,000-50,000
- 1000-5000
What is the term for a subunit of the capsid?
What is the term for a subunit of the capsid?
- Virion
- Nucleocapsid
- Capsomere (correct)
- Capsidome
What is the function of the capsid in a virus?
What is the function of the capsid in a virus?
- To replicate the viral genome
- To protect the viral nucleic acid (correct)
- To transcribe the viral genome
- To translate the viral genome
What determines the host range of a virus?
What determines the host range of a virus?
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What is the term for the protein shell that encloses the viral genome?
What is the term for the protein shell that encloses the viral genome?
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What is the term for the combination of the capsid and nucleic acid?
What is the term for the combination of the capsid and nucleic acid?
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What is the range of genome size for herpes viruses?
What is the range of genome size for herpes viruses?
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What is the purpose of the capsid proteins?
What is the purpose of the capsid proteins?
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What is the term for the outer covering of protein that protects the genetic material of a virus?
What is the term for the outer covering of protein that protects the genetic material of a virus?
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What determines the size of the viral genome that a virion can hold?
What determines the size of the viral genome that a virion can hold?
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