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What is the main purpose of attachment and entry in the infectious cycle of a virus?
What is the main purpose of attachment and entry in the infectious cycle of a virus?
- To facilitate gene expression
- To replicate the viral genome
- To allow the virus to enter the host cell (correct)
- To assemble and release new virus particles
What defines a susceptible cell in virology terms?
What defines a susceptible cell in virology terms?
- A cell that can support viral replication (correct)
- A cell that is resistant to viral replication
- A cell that is too large to uptake virus particles
- A cell that has no receptor for the virus
What technology advancement allowed the determination of viral receptors?
What technology advancement allowed the determination of viral receptors?
- Western blotting
- Mass spectrometry
- Flow cytometry (correct)
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Why are viruses considered obligate intracellular parasites?
Why are viruses considered obligate intracellular parasites?
Which of the following is a criteria for a genuine virus receptor?
Which of the following is a criteria for a genuine virus receptor?
What is the first step in the attachment process of a virus to a host cell?
What is the first step in the attachment process of a virus to a host cell?
What role do virion cellular receptors play in the infectious cycle?
What role do virion cellular receptors play in the infectious cycle?
Which molecule is known as the receptor for SARS-CoV-2?
Which molecule is known as the receptor for SARS-CoV-2?
What determines the host range of a virus?
What determines the host range of a virus?
What distinguishes a permissive cell from a susceptible cell in terms of virus infection?
What distinguishes a permissive cell from a susceptible cell in terms of virus infection?
Which two viruses share a common primary receptor?
Which two viruses share a common primary receptor?
How do viruses attach to receptors?
How do viruses attach to receptors?
What specific protein does the viral fusion protein bind to in the endosome membrane?
What specific protein does the viral fusion protein bind to in the endosome membrane?
In what condition must viral fusion not occur?
In what condition must viral fusion not occur?
How are genomes released from non-enveloped viruses?
How are genomes released from non-enveloped viruses?
What is a common feature of viruses infecting plant cells?
What is a common feature of viruses infecting plant cells?
What is the role of motor proteins in adenovirus infection?
What is the role of motor proteins in adenovirus infection?
How do some viruses breach the strong cell wall of bacterial cells?
How do some viruses breach the strong cell wall of bacterial cells?
