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What is the primary reason for genetically engineering baculoviruses with genes encoding insect-specific toxins?
What is the primary reason for genetically engineering baculoviruses with genes encoding insect-specific toxins?
- To make the viruses more resistant to pesticides
- To enhance the viruses' insecticidal efficacy (correct)
- To increase the viruses' ability to infect a wider range of hosts
- To improve the structural stability of the viruses
Which type of baculovirus is known to infect over 500 species of insects and is most commonly found in Lepidoptera?
Which type of baculovirus is known to infect over 500 species of insects and is most commonly found in Lepidoptera?
- Obligate parasites
- Granuloviruses (GV)
- Nuclear Polyhedrosis Viruses (NPVs)
- Nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPV) (correct)
What are the infectious virus particles of NPVs called when they are occluded in protein bodies?
What are the infectious virus particles of NPVs called when they are occluded in protein bodies?
- Granuloviruses
- Nucleopolyhedroviruses
- Polyhedra (correct)
- Virions
How do insect larvae infected with NPV usually die?
How do insect larvae infected with NPV usually die?
Where in the insect does reproduction of NPV primarily take place after ingestion by the host?
Where in the insect does reproduction of NPV primarily take place after ingestion by the host?
What happens to infected insect larvae just before dying from an NPV infection?
What happens to infected insect larvae just before dying from an NPV infection?
What is the general reproductive mode of nematodes?
What is the general reproductive mode of nematodes?
Which term describes the condition where males and females of nematodes are present separately?
Which term describes the condition where males and females of nematodes are present separately?
What is the term for the type of parasitism where the parasite may kill the host?
What is the term for the type of parasitism where the parasite may kill the host?
Which system is absent in nematodes among the following?
Which system is absent in nematodes among the following?
What is the primary method of reproduction in nematodes where males are not required?
What is the primary method of reproduction in nematodes where males are not required?
Which feature makes Mermithids particularly attractive for biocontrol?
Which feature makes Mermithids particularly attractive for biocontrol?
What is a common characteristic of aquatic Mermithids regarding infection process?
What is a common characteristic of aquatic Mermithids regarding infection process?
Which of these is an example of a terrestrial Mermithid?
Which of these is an example of a terrestrial Mermithid?
What is a characteristic of Rhabditidae nematodes in terms of host range?
What is a characteristic of Rhabditidae nematodes in terms of host range?
Which statement accurately describes Steinernematidae nematodes?
Which statement accurately describes Steinernematidae nematodes?
What host range is most susceptible to Steinernema carpocapsae?
What host range is most susceptible to Steinernema carpocapsae?
Which species is known for affecting immature Dipterans and being effective at low temperatures?
Which species is known for affecting immature Dipterans and being effective at low temperatures?
What is a common form of host resistance mentioned in the text?
What is a common form of host resistance mentioned in the text?
