Plant Virus Quiz

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Which virus was the first plant virus to be discovered?

Potato virus Y
Pepper mild mottle virus
Tobacco mosaic virus (correct)
Tomato mosaic virus

What is the role of increased plant densities and frequent handling of plants by humans in the transmission of plant viruses?

They have no role in the transmission of plant viruses
They neutralize the transmission of plant viruses
They facilitate the transmission of plant viruses (correct)
They hinder the transmission of plant viruses

Which of the following viruses is not mentioned as an example of plant viruses in the text?

Tomato mosaic virus
All of the above are mentioned as examples
Potato virus Y (correct)
Pepper mild mottle virus

What is the first plant virus to be discovered?

The first plant virus to be discovered was the tobacco mosaic virus. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of plant viruses mentioned in the text?

Some examples of plant viruses mentioned in the text are the tomato mosaic virus and the pepper mild mottle virus. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the transmission of plant viruses?

Increased plant densities and frequent handling of plants by humans appear to play a role in the transmission of plant viruses. Signup and view all the answers

The tobacco mosaic virus produces a mottling pattern on the leaves of ______ plants.

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[Blank] plant densities and frequent handling of plants by humans appear to play a role in the transmission of plant viruses.

Increased Signup and view all the answers

Plant viruses are ______ intracellular parasites that can persist in plant material left over after cropping.

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