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What is the defining characteristic used to classify a virus as a DNA virus or an RNA virus?
What is the defining characteristic used to classify a virus as a DNA virus or an RNA virus?
- Shape of the virus capsid
- Presence or absence of an envelope
- Size of the virus particle
- Type of nucleic acid in the virus genome (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of virus genome based on the information provided?
Which of the following is NOT a type of virus genome based on the information provided?
- Double-stranded DNA
- Triple-stranded DNA (correct)
- Single-stranded RNA
- Double-stranded RNA
What is the size range of viruses as mentioned in the text?
What is the size range of viruses as mentioned in the text?
- $100$ nm to $1000$ nm
- $1$ nm to $1000$ nm
- $1$ nm to $100$ nm
- $10$ nm to $900$ nm (correct)
Which characteristic makes viruses dependent on a host to live?
Which characteristic makes viruses dependent on a host to live?
What is the main structural component of a virus particle?
What is the main structural component of a virus particle?
Which type of virus is known to have an envelope surrounding its protein coat?
Which type of virus is known to have an envelope surrounding its protein coat?
Which of the following statements about viruses is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about viruses is TRUE?
Which component of the viral envelope membrane is of viral origin?
Which component of the viral envelope membrane is of viral origin?
Viruses lack which of the following metabolic components?
Viruses lack which of the following metabolic components?
What is the structure that the arrow is pointing at?
What is the structure that the arrow is pointing at?
In viral replication, where does the viral genome go after binding to a host cell?
In viral replication, where does the viral genome go after binding to a host cell?
Which type of virus contains a single molecule DNA as its genome?
Which type of virus contains a single molecule DNA as its genome?
Which virus is an example of a double-stranded RNA genome?
Which virus is an example of a double-stranded RNA genome?
What is the main function of capsids in viruses?
What is the main function of capsids in viruses?
Which type of viruses have an enveloped structure derived partly from host cell membranes?
Which type of viruses have an enveloped structure derived partly from host cell membranes?
Which enzyme does HIV contain that converts RNA back to DNA?
Which enzyme does HIV contain that converts RNA back to DNA?
Which virus is an example of a single-stranded RNA genome?
Which virus is an example of a single-stranded RNA genome?
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