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What is the function of the viral capsid?
What is the function of the viral capsid?
- Facilitate host cell entry
- Protect the viral nucleic acid (correct)
- Participate in viral replication
- Transport genetic material within the host
What does the nucleocapsid of a virus consist of?
What does the nucleocapsid of a virus consist of?
- Genome and proteins (correct)
- Genome only
- Proteins only
- Lipids and carbohydrates
Which term is used to refer to the basic protein building blocks of a viral coat?
Which term is used to refer to the basic protein building blocks of a viral coat?
- Enzyme
- Nucleotide
- Capsomer
- Protomer (correct)
In what way do protein subunits bind to the viral nucleic acid in helical symmetry?
In what way do protein subunits bind to the viral nucleic acid in helical symmetry?
Which property is NOT considered when discussing virus proteins?
Which property is NOT considered when discussing virus proteins?
What role do structural units play in viruses?
What role do structural units play in viruses?
What is the function of a virion in viruses?
What is the function of a virion in viruses?
Which component of a virus controls viral heredity and variation?
Which component of a virus controls viral heredity and variation?
What is the possible configuration of DNA in a virus?
What is the possible configuration of DNA in a virus?
How can the RNA genome of a virus be classified based on polarity?
How can the RNA genome of a virus be classified based on polarity?
Among the properties used for virus classification, what is considered as part of virion morphology?
Among the properties used for virus classification, what is considered as part of virion morphology?
What is the primary purpose of the viral genome in a virus particle?
What is the primary purpose of the viral genome in a virus particle?
What is the function of the lipid-containing envelope in viruses?
What is the function of the lipid-containing envelope in viruses?
Which type of genetic material is most commonly found in viruses?
Which type of genetic material is most commonly found in viruses?
What is the icosahedral symmetry in viruses characterized by?
What is the icosahedral symmetry in viruses characterized by?
What is a regular icosahedron's optimal way of forming a closed shell?
What is a regular icosahedron's optimal way of forming a closed shell?
What are the capsomers at the apices of an icosahedron surrounded by?
What are the capsomers at the apices of an icosahedron surrounded by?
How many identical subunits are there on the surface of an icosahedron?
How many identical subunits are there on the surface of an icosahedron?
What is the main reason viral shells are composed of multiples of 60 structural units?
What is the main reason viral shells are composed of multiples of 60 structural units?
Which virus has a cubic head with a triangulation number of 7 and a contractile tail with helical symmetry?
Which virus has a cubic head with a triangulation number of 7 and a contractile tail with helical symmetry?
What is a common property of naked viruses mentioned in the text?
What is a common property of naked viruses mentioned in the text?
Which virus is known for its brick-shaped structure with ridges on the external surface and core inside?
Which virus is known for its brick-shaped structure with ridges on the external surface and core inside?
Why do some virus particles exhibit complicated structures?
Why do some virus particles exhibit complicated structures?
What is the role of the collar in tailed bacteriophages like T4 virus?
What is the role of the collar in tailed bacteriophages like T4 virus?
Which type of viruses have a lipid-containing membrane surrounding some viral particles?
Which type of viruses have a lipid-containing membrane surrounding some viral particles?
What is the function of viral glycoproteins attached to the envelope?
What is the function of viral glycoproteins attached to the envelope?
Which property describes enveloped viruses as being labile?
Which property describes enveloped viruses as being labile?
How do enveloped viruses release new virus particles?
How do enveloped viruses release new virus particles?
Which virus is an example of a naked (non-enveloped) virus?
Which virus is an example of a naked (non-enveloped) virus?
What is the main function of the lipid-containing envelope in some viruses?
What is the main function of the lipid-containing envelope in some viruses?
What is a key requirement for enveloped viruses to survive?
What is a key requirement for enveloped viruses to survive?
Which type of immunity is essential to control infections caused by enveloped viruses?
Which type of immunity is essential to control infections caused by enveloped viruses?
What is a primary mode of transmission for enveloped viruses?
What is a primary mode of transmission for enveloped viruses?
Which virus requires reinfection of another host cell to sustain its replication?
Which virus requires reinfection of another host cell to sustain its replication?
What is the causative agent of Saint Louis Encephalitis?
What is the causative agent of Saint Louis Encephalitis?
'Hepatitis Delta Virus' primarily affects which organ in the human body?
'Hepatitis Delta Virus' primarily affects which organ in the human body?
'Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus' belongs to which group of viruses?
'Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus' belongs to which group of viruses?
'Hantavirus' is associated with causing which disease in humans?
'Hantavirus' is associated with causing which disease in humans?
Which virus is known for its association with Kaposi's sarcoma?
Which virus is known for its association with Kaposi's sarcoma?
What virus causes cold sores or fever blisters?
What virus causes cold sores or fever blisters?
Which property of enveloped viruses makes them different from naked viruses in terms of survivability?
Which property of enveloped viruses makes them different from naked viruses in terms of survivability?
Which viral structure is primarily responsible for the attachment of the virus particle to a target cell?
Which viral structure is primarily responsible for the attachment of the virus particle to a target cell?
What is the main role of neutralizing antibodies in controlling enveloped virus infections?
What is the main role of neutralizing antibodies in controlling enveloped virus infections?
What distinguishes viruses with envelopes from those without envelopes in terms of environmental stability?
What distinguishes viruses with envelopes from those without envelopes in terms of environmental stability?
What is the significance of enveloped viruses picking up new cell membrane during multiplication?
What is the significance of enveloped viruses picking up new cell membrane during multiplication?
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