Polyomaviridae and Simian Virus 40 Quiz
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What is the natural host of Polyomaviridae viruses?

  • Mammals and birds (correct)
  • Fish and crustaceans
  • Insects and arachnids
  • Reptiles and amphibians

How many recognized genera of Polyomaviridae were there as of 2020?

  • Three
  • Six (correct)
  • Ten
  • Fifteen

What is SV40 an abbreviation for?

  • Serious viral strain 40
  • Spherical vesicle 40
  • Simian vacuolating virus 40 (correct)
  • Simian viral infection 40

What is the structural organization of SV40?

<p>Naked icosahedral virus with 72 protein subunits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of SV40 as a virus?

<p>DNA virus causing tumors and persisting as a latent infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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