7 Questions
What does TCID50 stand for in the context of virology?
Tissue Culture Infectious Dose needed to infect 50% of cells
What is the primary purpose of the Plaque Assay mentioned in the text?
To study the multiplication of bacteriophages
In the context of virology, what is the significance of the Particle-to-PFU Ratio?
It indicates how many viral particles can form one plaque
What does PFU stand for in the context of virology?
Plaque-Forming Unit
Which type of particles are not successful in initiating an infection according to the text?
'Not all viruses' due to various reasons
Why might damaged particles and mutations affect the efficiency of a virus in infecting cultured cells?
They hinder the virus from entering the cell
What is typically true about a single viral particle's ability to initiate infection?
It may not lead to a successful infection due to various factors
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