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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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