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What is a key characteristic of viruses?
What is a key characteristic of viruses?
- They contain cytoplasm and other organelles
- They are capable of independent metabolic activities
- They can reproduce outside of a host cell
- They are host specific and most are pathogenic (correct)
How do viruses reproduce?
How do viruses reproduce?
- By converting the host cell's nucleic acid into their own (correct)
- By using their own cytoplasm to create new capsids
- By converting their own nucleic acid into the host cell's nucleic acid
- By releasing the host cell's nucleic acid into the environment
What is the main effect of HIV on white blood cells?
What is the main effect of HIV on white blood cells?
- It converts them into virus replication centers
- It makes them unable to produce antibodies (correct)
- It enhances their ability to produce antibodies
- It strengthens their immune response
What treatment is commonly used to slow down the reproduction rate of HIV?
What treatment is commonly used to slow down the reproduction rate of HIV?
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When is Post Exposure Therapy (PEP) usually given?
When is Post Exposure Therapy (PEP) usually given?
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Why are viruses considered endoparasites?
Why are viruses considered endoparasites?
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Viruses are host specific and cannot infect different types of organisms.
Viruses are host specific and cannot infect different types of organisms.
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All viruses are pathogenic and cause harm to their hosts.
All viruses are pathogenic and cause harm to their hosts.
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HIV enters the body through exposure to sunlight.
HIV enters the body through exposure to sunlight.
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The main function of antibodies is to destroy white blood cells infected by HIV.
The main function of antibodies is to destroy white blood cells infected by HIV.
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Post Exposure Therapy (PEP) is only given to individuals who willingly expose themselves to the HIV virus.
Post Exposure Therapy (PEP) is only given to individuals who willingly expose themselves to the HIV virus.
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Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can completely cure HIV infection.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can completely cure HIV infection.
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