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How many recognized genera of Polyomaviridae were there as of 2020?
How many recognized genera of Polyomaviridae were there as of 2020?
- Fifteen
- Three
- Six (correct)
- Ten
What is the natural host of Polyomaviridae viruses?
What is the natural host of Polyomaviridae viruses?
- Mammals and birds (correct)
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Insects and arachnids
- Fish and crustaceans
What is the structural organization of SV40?
What is the structural organization of SV40?
- Spherical virus with DNA wrapped around histones
- Naked icosahedral virus with 72 protein subunits (correct)
- Enveloped helical virus with 60 protein subunits
- Complex virus with multiple layers of protein
What does SV40 stand for?
What does SV40 stand for?
What is the primary mode of persistence for SV40?
What is the primary mode of persistence for SV40?