Introduction to Virology
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What is the primary function of the capsid in a virus?

  • To facilitate the entry of the virus into the host cell
  • To store energy for the virus
  • To enclose and protect the nucleic acid genome (correct)
  • To assist in the replication of the viral genome

    • Which of the following accurately describes enveloped viruses?

  • They have a lipid bilayer surrounding the capsid (correct)
  • They can only infect bacteria
  • They always exist in a lytic cycle
  • They lack a capsid structure

    • Which type of viral genome consists of both single-stranded and double-stranded forms?

  • Viruses with complex structures
  • Both DNA and RNA viruses (correct)
  • DNA viruses only
  • RNA viruses only

    • What differentiates a naked virus from an enveloped virus?

    <p>Naked viruses lack a lipid membrane surrounding the capsid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which cycle does a virus integrate its genome into the host's DNA and remain latent?

    <p>Lysogenic Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'obligate intracellular parasites' indicate about viruses?

    <p>They require host cells to replicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of viral entry involves the virus tricking the host cell into engulfing it?

    <p>Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of viral capsid structure is characterized by 20 equilateral triangles?

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

    What is a common characteristic of all viruses?

    <p>They are made of nucleic acid and protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do glycoproteins fulfill in enveloped viruses?

    <p>They enable binding to host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from living cells?

    <p>They require a host cell for replication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of a virus protects its genetic material?

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

    Which type of viral genome is characterized by having a single strand of nucleic acid?

    <p>Single-stranded RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an enveloped virus from a naked virus?

    <p>Presence of a lipid bilayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which viral replication cycle does the viral DNA remain dormant within the host cell?

    <p>Lysogenic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral entry mechanism is characterized by the virus fusing with the host cell membrane?

    <p>Direct fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the exchange of genetic material between two different viruses within a host cell?

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

    What type of virus structure involves viral proteins arranged in a way that forms a 20-sided shape?

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

    What best describes a bacteriophage's method of injecting genetic material into a host cell?

    <p>Injection by tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of glycoproteins found on the surface of some viruses?

    <p>To facilitate binding to host cell receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is unique to enveloped viruses and absent in naked viruses?

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

    Which type of viral genome consists of either DNA or RNA but never both?

    <p>Viral genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure protects the viral genetic material and helps it survive outside the host cell?

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

    Which type of viral entry mechanism involves the use of host cell receptors for virus uptake?

    <p>Receptor-mediated endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which viral replication cycle do viruses proliferate and ultimately cause the host cell to lyse?

    <p>Lytic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which segmented viruses exchange genetic material?

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

    Which capsid structure is specifically arranged helically to form a tube-like appearance?

    <p>Helical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of viral genetic material is characterized by its double-stranded form?

    <p>Double-stranded DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is key in the transition from a lysogenic cycle to a lytic cycle?

    <p>Virus dormancy activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of viruses infects bacterial cells specifically?

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

    What is the primary feature that distinguishes a complex capsid structure from other types?

    <p>It combines both helical and icosahedral shapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes naked viruses?

    <p>They lack a lipid bilayer envelope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the lytic cycle of viral replication?

    <p>New viral particles are produced, leading to host cell lysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT used to classify viruses?

    <p>Size of the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of viral genome is defined as containing circular forms?

    <p>Circular RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes enveloped viruses from naked viruses in terms of structure?

    <p>Enveloped viruses have a lipid membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In viral entry, which mechanism involves exploiting host cell receptors?

    <p>Receptor-mediated endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which cycle does a virus replicate without killing the host cell?

    <p>Lysogenic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method by which bacteriophages inject their genetic material into host cells?

    <p>Tail injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about glycoproteins in viruses is TRUE?

    <p>They assist with host cell attachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that consists of a viral genome protected by a protein coat?

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

    Which of the following best describes the lytic cycle?

    <p>Virus replicates to produce particles until the cell bursts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main factor is NOT used in the classification of viruses?

    <p>Geographical location of discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of viruses contain a lipid bilayer membrane?

    <p>Enveloped viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of segmented viral genomes?

    <p>Involved in reassortment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the lysogenic cycle of a virus?

    <p>Viral gene remains inactive within host DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines helical viruses?

    <p>Capsomeres in a tube-like arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method does a naked virus use to enter a host cell?

    <p>Receptor-mediated endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the role of glycoproteins within the viral envelope?

    <p>Facilitates recognition and binding to host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism is primarily responsible for genetic exchange between viruses?

    <p>Recombination and reassortment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the structure of a virus?

    <p>A protein coat surrounding either DNA or RNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of capsid structure are proteins arranged in a helical formation?

    <p>Helical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic describes a virus with a lipid envelop?

    <p>It is known as an enveloped virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral infection method is common for enveloped viruses?

    <p>Direct fusion with the host cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of virus specifically targets bacteria?

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

    Which term describes the phase where a virus replicates and causes the host cell to burst?

    <p>Lytic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What components are found in the nucleocapsid of a virus?

    <p>Capsid and genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method do viruses commonly use to enter host cells?

    <p>Receptor-mediated endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a criterion used for classifying viruses?

    <p>Presence of wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines the viral genome?

    <p>It can have either DNA or RNA but never both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines viruses as obligate intracellular parasites?

    <p>They can replicate only when infecting a host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the composition of a virus's nucleocapsid?

    <p>The nucleic acid genome combined with the protein coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of RNA viruses compared to DNA viruses?

    <p>They exclusively contain RNA as their genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature differentiates complex viruses from helical and icosahedral viruses?

    <p>Complex viruses exhibit a combination of geometries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of viral entry involves interaction with specific receptors on the host cell's surface?

    <p>Receptor-mediated endocytosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which viral cycle does the host cell eventually burst to release new virions?

    <p>Lytic cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary factor classifies viruses when considering their genome composition?

    <p>The type of nucleic acid and its strands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes enveloped viruses compared to naked viruses?

    <p>Enveloped viruses possess a lipid bilayer membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes glycoproteins found on enveloped viruses?

    <p>They help the virus adhere to host cell receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral attribute is essential for identifying the type of host a virus can infect?

    <p>Genome composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of genetic exchange involves the combination of genetic material from segmented viruses?

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

    What is complementation in the context of viral interactions?

    <p>A functional virus providing components to a defective one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a characteristic of the lytic cycle?

    <p>Host cell remains intact during the cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes phenotypic mixing?

    <p>Exchange of protein capsids between two functional viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does recombination play in viral genetics?

    <p>It involves exchange of genetic material between viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the condition of a dormant virus in the lysogenic cycle?

    <p>It integrates into the host genome and remains inactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of reassortment in viruses?

    <p>It can lead to pandemics or epidemics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes lytic viruses from lysogenic viruses?

    <p>Lytic viruses replicate and lyse the host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a virus that utilizes complementation?

    <p>Hepatitis B assisting Hepatitis D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the viral nucleocapsid?

    <p>Protecting the genome from damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the characteristics of naked viruses?

    <p>They do not have an envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of host do bacteriophages specifically infect?

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

    What is a key characteristic of the lytic cycle in viral multiplication?

    <p>Destruction of the host cell to release new viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method allows enveloped viruses to enter host cells?

    <p>Endocytosis or direct membrane fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of viral classification does genome geometry refer to?

    <p>The shape and arrangement of the genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral feature aids in binding to receptor sites on host cells?

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

    What distinguishes a complex virus from helical and icosahedral viruses?

    <p>Unique combination of structural features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the replication process of viruses?

    <p>Viruses require the host's cellular machinery to replicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process by which some viruses can remain dormant in host cells?

    <p>Lysogenic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism involves the exchange of segments of a viral genome between two virions?

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

    Which method allows a defective virus to gain missing components from a functional virus?

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

    What is the purpose of phenotypic mixing in viruses?

    <p>To swap capsid proteins between viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic about viruses is true regarding their classification?

    <p>Classification can include their structure and genome type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does recombination in viruses refer to?

    <p>The exchange of genetic material from two viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major distinction between lytic and lysogenic cycles in viruses?

    <p>Lytic cycles always kill the host immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral exchange mechanism does not involve the direct exchange of genetic material?

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

    What type of viruses use reassortment as a mechanism for genetic exchange?

    <p>Segmented genome viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does capsid protein exchange play in phenotypic mixing?

    <p>It modifies host cell interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about viruses?

    <p>They can exist independently in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the primary structure of a virus?

    <p>A nucleic acid genome and protein coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the lytic cycle of viral replication?

    <p>The host cell is ultimately destroyed after viral replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are viruses classified based on their genome composition?

    <p>By type of nucleic acid and number of strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of naked viruses?

    <p>They lack an envelope surrounding the capsid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism do envelope viruses primarily use to enter host cells?

    <p>Membrane fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral structure is described as having proteins arranged in a tube-like form?

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

    What occurs during the process of recombination in viruses?

    <p>Two viruses exchange genetic material within a host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a icosahedral virus from a helical virus?

    <p>Icosahedral viruses form a spherical shape with triangular facets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of a virus using the lytic cycle?

    <p>The host cell is lysed, releasing new viral particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which replication cycle does viral genetic material integrate into the host's genome?

    <p>Lysogenic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Virology

    • Viruses are considered obligate intracellular parasites: they require a host cell to replicate.
    • They blur the line between living and non-living entities: they are not cells, but they can replicate and make proteins once inside a host cell.
    • Viruses are essentially genome packages made up of:
      • Nucleic acid genome: either DNA or RNA, but never both.
      • Protein coat (capsid): encloses the genome and protects it.
      • Nucleocapsid: capsid and genetic material together.
      • Envelope (optional): a lipid membrane surrounding the capsid.
      • Glycoproteins: on the envelope, used for binding to host cells.

    Virus Classification

    • Genome Composition:
      • Type of Nucleic Acid: DNA viruses or RNA viruses.
      • Number of Strands: Single-stranded or double-stranded DNA or RNA (but only one type at a time).
      • Genome Geometry: Linear or circular.
    • Capsid Structure:
      • Helical: Capsomers (proteins) arranged in a helical structure, forming a tube-like shape. Example: Tobacco mosaic virus.
      • Icosahedral: Capsomers form 20 equilateral triangles, creating a 20-sided diamond shape. Example: Poliovirus.
      • Complex: Combination of helical and icosahedral structures.
    • Presence of an Envelope:
      • Naked viruses: Lack an envelope.
      • Enveloped viruses: Possess a lipid bilayer envelope surrounding the capsid. Example: Influenza.
    • Type of Host:
      • Viruses can infect various organisms. Example: Bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria).
    • Method of Action: This can influence how a virus enters its host cell:
      • Tail Injection: Some viruses, particularly bacteriophages, have tail structures that inject their genetic material into a cell.
      • Direct Fusion: Enveloped viruses can fuse their lipid bilayer with the host cell membrane.
      • Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis: Naked or enveloped viruses can enter through host cell receptors, tricking the cell into engulfing them.

    Viral Replication Cycles

    • Lytic Cycle:
      • The virus uses the host cell's machinery to replicate and produce new viral particles.
      • Eventually, the host cell bursts (lyses) and releases the newly formed viruses.
    • Lysogenic Cycle:
      • The viral genome integrates into the host cell's genome and remains dormant (latent).
      • The host replicates its own genetic material, including the viral genome, producing more infected cells.
      • Under certain triggers, the latent viral genome can enter the lytic cycle, leading to virus production.

    Viral Genetic Exchange

    • Recombination: Two viruses exchange genetic material within a host cell.
    • Reassortment: Only in viruses with segmented genomes (e.g., influenza, bunyaviruses, orthomyxoviruses, arenaviruses, reoviruses), different segments of genetic material are exchanged between two viruses. This can lead to pandemics and epidemics.
    • Complementation: A functional virus provides missing components to a defective virus. Example: Hepatitis B providing an antigen to Hepatitis D.
    • Phenotypic Mixing: Two functional viruses exchange protein capsids, allowing for the transfer of viral characteristics even if the genetic material remains unchanged.

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