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What is the size of the spherical enveloped particle of the Flavivirus genus?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which viral protein is responsible for encapsidation of the Flavivirus genome RNA?
What is the role of the prM protein in Flavivirus virion assembly?
What is the role of the prM protein in Flavivirus virion assembly?
Which domain of the Flavivirus E protein is responsible for receptor binding?
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 primary entry mechanism for Flaviviruses into host cells?
What is the role of NS3 protein in Flavivirus replication?
What is the role of NS3 protein in Flavivirus replication?
What happens to the pr peptide during Flavivirus virion assembly?
What happens to the pr peptide during Flavivirus virion assembly?
Where does RNA synthesis occur during Flavivirus replication?
Where does RNA synthesis occur during Flavivirus replication?
