The Viral World

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Which type of organism can viruses infect?

All life forms

What is the most numerous type of biological entity on Earth?

Viruses

Which scientist discovered the tobacco mosaic virus?

Martinus Beijerinck

What is the study of viruses known as?

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

What do viruses consist of when they are not inside an infected cell?

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

Which of the following is a subgroup of retrovirus that infects humans?

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

How does HIV primarily transmit from one person to another?

<p>Through sexual contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition does HIV cause over time?

<p>Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the average survival time after HIV infection without treatment?

<p>9 to 11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to sexual transmission, how else can HIV be transmitted from an infected mother to her infant?

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

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