Earth's Biomass, Human Microbiome, and Viruses Quiz
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What does TCID50 stand for in the context of virology?

  • Tissue Culture Infectious Dose that affects 50% of cultures
  • Total Cultured Infectious Doses with 50% efficacy
  • Tissue Culture Infectious Dose needed to infect 50% of cells (correct)
  • Total Cellular Infection Dose with a 50% success rate
  • What is the primary purpose of the Plaque Assay mentioned in the text?

  • To determine the particle-to-PFU ratio
  • To identify the number of viral particles required for infection
  • To analyze the complexity of the infectious cycle
  • To study the multiplication of bacteriophages (correct)
  • In the context of virology, what is the significance of the Particle-to-PFU Ratio?

  • It determines the total number of viral particles in a sample
  • It indicates how many viral particles can form one plaque (correct)
  • It represents the ratio of viral particles to bacterial cells
  • It measures the number of infectious particles in a culture
  • What does PFU stand for in the context of virology?

    <p>Plaque-Forming Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of particles are not successful in initiating an infection according to the text?

    <p>'Not all viruses' due to various reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might damaged particles and mutations affect the efficiency of a virus in infecting cultured cells?

    <p>They hinder the virus from entering the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically true about a single viral particle's ability to initiate infection?

    <p>It may not lead to a successful infection due to various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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