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How do new variants of viral strains differ from the parental or wild-type virus?

Only nucleotide sequence differences
Only antigenic differences
Structural and functional differences
Nucleotide sequence and antigenic differences (correct)

Which mechanism of genetic modification is considered the most important in viruses?

Recombination
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Replication
Mutation (correct)

What type of mutations in viruses are considered lethal?

Mutations in essential genes (correct)
Mutations in non-essential genes
Silent mutations
Nonsense mutations

In addition to mutations, what is the other principal method causing variation in viral genomic structure?

Recombination (C) Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the identification methods for new variants of viral strains.

New variants of viral strains can be identified by their nucleotide sequence, antigenic differences, or differences in their structural or functional properties. These methods help in characterizing the genetic and phenotypic differences between new viral strains and their parental or wild-type viruses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary environment for viral replication?

Living host cell (B) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of mutations in viral genomes and their impact on viral strains.

Mutations in viral genomes are significant as they cause frequent changes in the nucleic acids, leading to the production of new viral strains with properties different from the parental or wild-type virus. These mutations contribute to the variation in genomic structure and the emergence of new viral variants, impacting viral evolution and adaptation to host environments. Signup and view all the answers

What are lethal mutations in viruses and why are they significant?

Lethal mutations in viruses are mutations that occur in essential genes, and they can result in the loss of viral viability or function. These mutations are significant as they provide insights into the genetic determinants of viral survival and pathogenicity, and they contribute to our understanding of viral evolution and adaptation. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of viral genetics and its relationship to the laws of genetics.

Viral genetics refers to the study of genetic mechanisms and variation in viruses. Viruses, like other living beings, obey the laws of genetics, demonstrating variation in their genomic structure through mutations and recombination. The study of viral genetics provides insights into viral evolution, genetic diversity, and the interactions between viruses and their host cells. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the principal methods by which viruses show variation in their genomic structure.

Viruses show variation in their genomic structure primarily through mutations and recombination. Mutations occur spontaneously and readily in viral genomes, leading to frequent changes in nucleic acids and the production of new viral strains. Recombination also contributes to genetic variation by exchanging genetic material between different viral strains. Signup and view all the answers

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