10 Questions
What is a virus primarily composed of?
Nucleic acid and a protein coat
What is the main characteristic of viruses in terms of cellular structure?
They are non-cellular
What is the role of the protective protein coat in a virus?
It is called a capsid and surrounds the genetic material
What is the significance of the spikes of protein found on some virus envelopes?
They aid in attachment and make the virus sensitive to chemical actions of disinfectants
What type of parasites are viruses?
Obligate Intracellular Parasites
Viruses have no ______
nucleus
Viruses come in many different ______ and sizes
shapes
Viruses are the smallest of all ______
microbes
Viruses exist by hijacking the cellular machinery of another living thing to reproduce by injecting its genetic material into a ______ cell
host
Viruses can be either naked (non-enveloped) or ______
enveloped
Test your knowledge of the diversity and evolution of microbial life with this quiz on viruses. Explore the unique characteristics of viruses and their role as infectious agents with nucleic acid and protein coats. Discover the fascinating world of viruses and their classification.
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