Structure and Classification of Viruses
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What is the main function of a virus particle?

  • To deliver its DNA or RNA into the host cell (correct)
  • To replicate its own genome
  • To generate energy for the host cell
  • To form a protective coat around the host cell

    • What is the role of the nucleoprotein in a virus?

  • To protect the host cell from viral infection
  • To form the protective coat of the virus
  • To deliver energy to the virus
  • To assist in the replication of the virus (correct)

    • What is the significance of viruses being unable to generate energy?

  • It allows them to become inert outside the host cell
  • It enables them to crystallize easily
  • It prevents them from replicating
  • It makes them dependent on host cell machinery for replication (correct)

    • What is the term used for a complete virus particle?

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

    How are viruses classified based on their genome?

    <p>By their RNA or DNA genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for viruses to be viewed as mobile genetic elements?

    <p>They can insert their DNA into host genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which basic patterns does self-assembly of virus capsids follow?

    <p>Helical and icosahedral symmetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of viruses exhibit a fringe of glycoprotein spikes or knobs, also called peplomers?

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

    Which morphology is characteristic of the nucleocapsids of many 'spherical' viruses?

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

    What does the genome of a virus consist of?

    <p>DNA or RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genomic RNA strand called in orientation if it can serve as mRNA?

    <p>Sense (positive sense, plus sense)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the parameters for classification of viruses?

    <p>Pathogenicity, ecological, physicochemical, genome composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on pathogenicity, how are viruses affecting the same tissue grouped together?

    <p>Respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, genitourinary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Arboviruses" are viruses transmitted by:

    <p>Blood sucking arthropods and vertebrate hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Roboviruses" are defined in the text as viruses with:

    <p>&quot;Rodent reservoirs&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Nucleocapsids" consist of a helical array of capsid proteins wrapped around a helical filament of:

    <p>&quot;Nucleic acid&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Monopartite genome" refers to a genome that occupies:

    <p>&quot;One nucleic acid molecule&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Families" and "genera" are terms used for classifying viruses based on:

    <p>Morphology, genome structure, and replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus family does not have an envelope?

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

    Which virus family has a complex capsid symmetry?

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

    Which virus family has a single-stranded DNA genome?

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

    Which RNA virus family has an icosahedral capsid symmetry?

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

    Which DNA virus family has an enveloped capsid?

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

    Which DNA virus family has a complex capsid symmetry?

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

    Which RNA virus family has a single-stranded positive-sense genome?

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

    Which viruses are designated by a number for subspecies?

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

    What is the nucleic acid type of Picornaviruses?

    <p>SS(+) RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capsid symmetry of Caliciviruses?

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

    Which statement accurately describes the role of the viral genome in a complete virus particle?

    <p>It is enclosed within the capsid and interacts with the host cell machinery for replication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes viruses from other microorganisms in terms of energy generation?

    <p>Viruses rely solely on the host cell's biochemical machinery for energy generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleocapsid in a virus?

    <p>Delivers the viral genome into the host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are viruses considered as mobile genetic elements?

    <p>Viruses can integrate their genetic material into a host cell's genome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes virions from host cell organelles?

    <p>The presence of a RNA or DNA genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus family is characterized by a simplex dsDNA and an icosahedral capsid symmetry?

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

    What is the family name for a virus with a single-stranded negative-sense RNA and a helical capsid symmetry?

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

    Which virus family has a genome consisting of single-stranded positive-sense RNA and is enveloped with an icosahedral capsid symmetry?

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

    Which virus family is characterized by a single-stranded positive-sense RNA and a capsid symmetry of unknown type?

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

    What is the family name for a virus with a double-stranded DNA genome and an icosahedral capsid symmetry?

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

    What is the term used for the nucleocapsids of many filamentous and pleomorphic viruses?

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

    Which criteria are NOT used for the classification and nomenclature of viruses as mentioned in the text?

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

    Which type of genome necessitates different replication strategies for a virus?

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

    What is the term for the genomic RNA strand of single-stranded RNA viruses in orientation if it can serve as mRNA?

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

    Which feature is NOT used for the classification of viruses?

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

    Study Notes

    Virus Structure and Function

    • The main function of a virus particle is to infect a host cell and replicate itself.
    • The nucleoprotein plays a crucial role in a virus, as it protects the genetic material and helps in the replication process.

    Virus Classification

    • Viruses are classified based on their genome, which can be single-stranded RNA, double-stranded DNA, or single-stranded DNA.
    • The parameters for classification of viruses include morphology, replication strategy, and genome type.

    Virus Morphology

    • Icosahedral capsid symmetry is characteristic of many RNA viruses.
    • Helical symmetry is characteristic of many filamentous and pleomorphic viruses.
    • The nucleocapsids of many 'spherical' viruses have a characteristic "spherical" morphology.

    Genome and Replication

    • The genome of a virus consists of genetic material, which can be DNA or RNA.
    • The genomic RNA strand of single-stranded RNA viruses is called "positive-sense" if it can serve as mRNA.
    • Viruses are unable to generate energy and rely on the host cell's energy sources.

    Terms and Definitions

    • A complete virus particle is called a "virion".
    • "Arboviruses" are viruses transmitted by arthropods.
    • "Roboviruses" are viruses with a robot-like capsid structure.
    • "Nucleocapsids" consist of a helical array of capsid proteins wrapped around a helical filament of genetic material.
    • "Monopartite genome" refers to a genome that occupies a single segment of genetic material.
    • "Families" and "genera" are terms used for classifying viruses based on their evolutionary relationships.

    Virus Families

    • The herpesvirus family does not have an envelope.
    • The adenovirus family has a complex capsid symmetry.
    • The parvovirus family has a single-stranded DNA genome.
    • The picornavirus family has an icosahedral capsid symmetry and a single-stranded positive-sense RNA genome.
    • The herpesvirus family has an enveloped capsid and a double-stranded DNA genome.

    Other

    • Viruses are considered "mobile genetic elements" because they can move genetic material between hosts.
    • The primary function of the nucleocapsid is to protect the genetic material and facilitate replication.
    • Viruses are distinguished from other microorganisms by their inability to generate energy.

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