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Which of the following characteristics describes the largest and most complex virus?
Which of the following characteristics describes the largest and most complex virus?
- Small size and simple structure
- Gigantic size and intricate structure (correct)
- Tiny size and intricate structure
- Moderate size and moderate complexity
What is a distinguishing feature of the largest and most complex virus?
What is a distinguishing feature of the largest and most complex virus?
- Gigantic size and intricate structure (correct)
- Moderate size and moderate complexity
- Presence of RNA instead of DNA
- Small size and basic structure
How does the size of the largest and most complex virus compare to other viruses?
How does the size of the largest and most complex virus compare to other viruses?
- It is similar in size to other common viruses
- It is the smallest virus in existence
- It is exceptionally large compared to other viruses (correct)
- It is medium-sized with average complexity
Study Notes
Characteristics of the Largest and Most Complex Virus
- The largest and most complex virus is characterized by its large size, complex structure, and ability to infect a wide range of hosts.
- A distinguishing feature of this virus is its large genome, which is composed of up to 2.5 million base pairs of DNA, making it one of the largest viral genomes known.
- In terms of size, the largest and most complex virus is typically around 0.4 micrometers in diameter, which is much larger than most other viruses, and even approaching the size of some bacteria.
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Explore the distinguishing characteristics and size comparison of the largest and most complex virus compared to other viruses with this quiz. Test your knowledge on viral structures and features.
