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General Properties of Virus and Prokaryotes Quiz

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What is a characteristic of viruses' multiplication process?

It occurs through cell division

It involves binary fission

It is similar to the growth of prokaryotes

It is a complex process (correct)

How do viruses differ from prokaryotes in terms of sensitivity to antibacterial antibiotics?

Viruses are sensitive to antibacterial antibiotics (correct)

Both viruses and prokaryotes are resistant to antibacterial antibiotics

Neither viruses nor prokaryotes are affected by antibacterial antibiotics

Prokaryotes are sensitive to antibacterial antibiotics

What is the composition of a virus' capsid?

Ribosomes

Capsomeres (correct)

Nucleic acid

Cellular organization

How are the size of viruses currently estimated?

By electron microscopy Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of the smallest parvovirus compare to the largest protein molecule haemocyanin?

The smallest parvovirus is as small as the largest protein molecule haemocyanin Signup and view all the answers

What is the general property of viruses in terms of cellular organization?

Do not have a cellular organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic method of multiplication for viruses?

Multiply by a complex process Signup and view all the answers

Who crystallized virus-like chemicals in 1935?

Stanley Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of diseases caused by viruses?

From minor ailments like common cold to terrifying diseases like rabies and AIDS Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the smallest parvovirus compared to?

As small as the largest protein molecule haemocyanin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Virus Characteristics

Viruses multiply by taking over the host cell's machinery to replicate themselves.

Sensitivity to Antibiotics

Viruses are insensitive to antibacterial antibiotics, unlike prokaryotes.

Viral Structure

A virus' capsid is composed of proteins that protect the viral genome.
The capsid is made up of repetitive subunits of proteins.

Size of Viruses

The size of viruses is estimated using electron microscopy or filtration methods.
The size of the smallest parvovirus is comparable to the size of the largest protein molecule, haemocyanin.

Cellular Organization

Viruses lack cellular organization and are not considered living cells.

Multiplication Method

Viruses multiply by infecting host cells, replicating their genome, and assembling new virions.

Discovery

Wendell Stanley crystallized virus-like chemicals in 1935, showing that viruses have a crystalline structure.

Disease Range

Viruses cause a wide range of diseases, including common colds, influenza, and serious diseases like AIDS and Ebola.

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Test your knowledge on the general properties of viruses and prokaryotes with this quiz. Learn about their cellular organization, multiplication process, and diseases they cause.