The Ultimate Hepadnavirus Quiz

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Which protein encoded by HBV shares genetic sequences but with different in-frame start codons?

  • HBc antigen
  • Reverse transcriptase
  • HBe antigen
  • HBsAg [L, M, S] (correct)

What is the unique name for the enveloped virions of Hepadnavirus?

  • Circular DNA virion
  • Hepa virion
  • Hepadnaviridae particle
  • DANE particle (correct)

What is the strict tissue tropism of HBV?

  • Lung
  • Liver (correct)
  • Heart
  • Kidney

How are DNA genomes of hepadnaviruses replicated?

<p>Via RNA intermediate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major member of the hepadnaviruses?

<p>Hepatitis B Virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique feature of hepadnavirus?

<p>Replication through an overlapping circular RNA intermediate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major member of the hepadnaviruses?

<p>Hepatitis B Virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do HBV-infected cells produce and release in large amounts?

<p>HBsAg particles lacking DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for the enveloped virions of Hepadnavirus?

<p>DANE particle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein encoded by HBV shares genetic sequences but with different in-frame start codons?

<p>HBsAg (L, M, S) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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