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What is the general structural property of the simian virus 40 (SV-40) capsid?
What is the general structural property of the simian virus 40 (SV-40) capsid?
- It contains both pentameric and hexameric capsomers
- It contains only hexameric capsomers
- It does not contain any capsomers
- It contains only pentameric capsomers (correct)
Which type of virus is SV-40?
Which type of virus is SV-40?
- Single-stranded DNA virus
- Double-stranded DNA virus (correct)
- Single-stranded RNA virus
- Double-stranded RNA virus
What disease can SV-40 cause in rhesus monkeys?
What disease can SV-40 cause in rhesus monkeys?
- Musculoskeletal disease
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Respiratory disease
- Central nervous system disease (correct)
Where was SV-40 first discovered?
Where was SV-40 first discovered?
How many capsomers does the SV-40 capsid contain?
How many capsomers does the SV-40 capsid contain?
In which animal can SV-40 produce tumors?
In which animal can SV-40 produce tumors?
Which of the following statements about viruses is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about viruses is NOT true?
How are viruses cultured for study?
How are viruses cultured for study?
What is the main component of a nucleocapsid in viruses?
What is the main component of a nucleocapsid in viruses?
How are viruses classified?
How are viruses classified?
Which statement about the genomes of viruses is true?
Which statement about the genomes of viruses is true?
What is the role of protomers in virus capsids?
What is the role of protomers in virus capsids?
What contributes to the purification of viruses during culture?
What contributes to the purification of viruses during culture?
What are obligately intracellular parasites?
What are obligately intracellular parasites?
Why are viruses studied by virologists?
Why are viruses studied by virologists?
Which field is based on discoveries in virology?
Which field is based on discoveries in virology?
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