Herpesviruses: Structure and Pathogens
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Which family of viruses contains six important human pathogens, including Herpes simplex virus type 1 and Varicella-zoster virus?

  • Orthomyxoviruses
  • Poxviruses
  • Herpesviruses (correct)
  • Retroviruses
  • What is the structural similarity shared by all herpesviruses?

  • Virion polymerase present
  • Linear SS-DNA
  • Enveloped with icosahedral symmetry (correct)
  • Replication in cytoplasm
  • In which cellular location do herpesviruses undergo replication?

  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Cytoplasm
  • Which category of herpesviruses infect epithelial cells and cause latency in neurons?

    <p>Alpha herpesviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?

    <p>Infectious mononucleosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is responsible for causing Kaposi's sarcoma?

    <p>Human herpes virus 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cellular location for latency in Beta herpesviruses?

    <p>Variety of tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the genome of herpesviruses?

    <p>Linear DS-DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of tegument in herpesvirus replication?

    <p>Replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the association of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) with diseases?

    <p>Infectious mononucleosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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