5 Questions
What is the function of the capsid in a virus?
To surround and protect the genome
Which type of nucleic acid is found in the genome of viruses?
Either RNA or DNA
What is the role of the envelope in certain viruses like HIV and Influenza?
To surround the virus with a lipid membrane
What do viruses require to replicate?
A host cell
How do agents like alcohols and detergents affect enveloped viruses?
They result in loss of infectivity
Test your knowledge of general virology with this introduction quiz. Learn about the structure of viruses, including genome, capsid, and envelope, and how they are detected.
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