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Which of the following best defines virology?
Which of the following best defines virology?
- The study of viruses and virus-like agents, including their taxonomy, disease-producing properties, cultivation, and genetics (correct)
- The study of parasites
- The study of bacteria
- The study of fungi
What is the meaning of the term 'virus'?
What is the meaning of the term 'virus'?
- Toxin (correct)
- Bacteria
- Parasite
- Fungus
What are virus particles made up of?
What are virus particles made up of?
- Genetic material only
- Protein only
- Lipids and carbohydrates
- Genetic material and protein (correct)
What term describes viruses as agents that require a host cell for replication?
What term describes viruses as agents that require a host cell for replication?
What do viruses vary in?
What do viruses vary in?
What does virology often consider itself a part of?
What does virology often consider itself a part of?
What are the two main components of a virus?
What are the two main components of a virus?
Which type of symmetry is exhibited by the Influenza virus?
Which type of symmetry is exhibited by the Influenza virus?
Which type of virus infects bacterial cells?
Which type of virus infects bacterial cells?
What is the geometric shape of an icosahedral structure?
What is the geometric shape of an icosahedral structure?
Which type of viral classification is based on the chemical composition and mode of replication?
Which type of viral classification is based on the chemical composition and mode of replication?
What distinguishes complex symmetry viruses from helical or icosahedral viruses?
What distinguishes complex symmetry viruses from helical or icosahedral viruses?
What is the role of the protein component (capsid) in a virus?
What is the role of the protein component (capsid) in a virus?
Which type of virus infects plants by invading plant cells?
Which type of virus infects plants by invading plant cells?
What is the function of the envelope in a virus?
What is the function of the envelope in a virus?
Which classification system is based on the host range of a virus?
Which classification system is based on the host range of a virus?
