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What is the name of the antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg that became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
What is the name of the antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg that became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
Australia antigen (AuAg)
Who was the first to describe the viral morphology of HBV?
Who was the first to describe the viral morphology of HBV?
David Dane
What is the size of the Dane particle, which is the complete virus particle of HBV?
What is the size of the Dane particle, which is the complete virus particle of HBV?
42 nm
What is the structure of the HBV genome?
What is the structure of the HBV genome?
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What is the name of the 22nm particle found in the blood of HBV carriers, which is noninfectious and does not contain DNA?
What is the name of the 22nm particle found in the blood of HBV carriers, which is noninfectious and does not contain DNA?
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What is the name of the 22nm particle found in the blood of HBV carriers, which is noninfectious and does not contain DNA?
What is the name of the 22nm particle found in the blood of HBV carriers, which is noninfectious and does not contain DNA?
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Which scientist was the first to describe the viral morphology of HBV?
Which scientist was the first to describe the viral morphology of HBV?
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What is the structure of the HBV genome?
What is the structure of the HBV genome?
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Which antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
Which antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
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What is the size of the Dane particle, which is the complete virus particle of HBV?
What is the size of the Dane particle, which is the complete virus particle of HBV?
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What is the eponymous name for the 42 nm viral particle described by David Dane in 1970?
What is the eponymous name for the 42 nm viral particle described by David Dane in 1970?
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Which family does the HBV virus belong to?
Which family does the HBV virus belong to?
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What is the name of the antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg that became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
What is the name of the antigen discovered by Baruch Blumberg that became the first specific marker for viral hepatitis?
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What is the size of the subviral particle known as Fiber?
What is the size of the subviral particle known as Fiber?
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What is the structure of the HBV genome?
What is the structure of the HBV genome?
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