Flavivirus Structure and Transmission Quiz

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What is the size of the spherical enveloped particle of the Flavivirus genus?

75nm in diameter

100nm in diameter

25nm in diameter

50nm in diameter (correct)

How are the envelope glycoproteins arranged in the Flavivirus virion?

With helical symmetry

Randomly distributed

In a linear pattern

With icosahedral symmetry (correct)

What is the mode of transmission for the Flavivirus genus?

Transmitted through contaminated water

Direct contact with infected individuals

Airborne transmission

Transmitted by arthropods (arboviruses) (correct)

How many copies of M and E (envelope protein heterodimers) are present in mature viral particles of the Flavivirus genus?

180 copies Signup and view all the answers

Which viral protein is responsible for encapsidation of the Flavivirus genome RNA?

C protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the prM protein in Flavivirus virion assembly?

Protects E from premature conformational change Signup and view all the answers

Which domain of the Flavivirus E protein is responsible for receptor binding?

Domain I Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary entry mechanism for Flaviviruses into host cells?

Endocytosis within clathrin-coated vesicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NS3 protein in Flavivirus replication?

Nucleoside triphosphatase and helicase activities Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pr peptide during Flavivirus virion assembly?

'pr' peptide is released extracellularly Signup and view all the answers

Where does RNA synthesis occur during Flavivirus replication?

Cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Flavivirus Structure and Transmission Quiz

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What is the size of the spherical enveloped particle of the Flavivirus genus?

How are the envelope glycoproteins arranged in the Flavivirus virion?

What is the mode of transmission for the Flavivirus genus?

How many copies of M and E (envelope protein heterodimers) are present in mature viral particles of the Flavivirus genus?

Which viral protein is responsible for encapsidation of the Flavivirus genome RNA?

What is the role of the prM protein in Flavivirus virion assembly?

Which domain of the Flavivirus E protein is responsible for receptor binding?

What is the primary entry mechanism for Flaviviruses into host cells?

What is the role of NS3 protein in Flavivirus replication?

What happens to the pr peptide during Flavivirus virion assembly?

Where does RNA synthesis occur during Flavivirus replication?

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