10 Questions
Which family of viruses contains six important human pathogens, including Herpes simplex virus type 1 and Varicella-zoster virus?
Herpesviruses
What is the structural similarity shared by all herpesviruses?
Enveloped with icosahedral symmetry
In which cellular location do herpesviruses undergo replication?
Nucleus
Which category of herpesviruses infect epithelial cells and cause latency in neurons?
Alpha herpesviruses
What disease is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Infectious mononucleosis
Which virus is responsible for causing Kaposi's sarcoma?
Human herpes virus 8
What is the primary cellular location for latency in Beta herpesviruses?
Variety of tissue
What is the characteristic of the genome of herpesviruses?
Linear DS-DNA
What is the role of tegument in herpesvirus replication?
Replication
What is the association of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) with diseases?
Infectious mononucleosis
Test your knowledge of the structural characteristics and human pathogens of herpesviruses in this quiz. Explore the enveloped nature, genetic composition, and replication process of these viruses.
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