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What is the main reason viruses are considered intracellular parasites?
What is the main reason viruses are considered intracellular parasites?
- They carry genetic material in the form of nucleic acids
- They cannot replicate and multiply outside of cells (correct)
- They introduce genetic material into cells
- They use cells for energy metabolism
Which of the following is a crucial function that viruses rely on cells for?
Which of the following is a crucial function that viruses rely on cells for?
- Genetic material protection
- Energy metabolism
- Protein synthesis (correct)
- Nucleic acid synthesis
How do viruses protect their genetic material during transmission between cells?
How do viruses protect their genetic material during transmission between cells?
- By creating a physical barrier around the genetic material
- By utilizing energy from the host cell
- By encoding protective proteins in their genetic material
- By forming a protective coating around the virus particles (correct)
Which cellular process is essential for viruses to produce their proteins and genetic material?
Which cellular process is essential for viruses to produce their proteins and genetic material?
What component of the virus particles is responsible for carrying the genetic material?
What component of the virus particles is responsible for carrying the genetic material?
Why are viruses unable to replicate and multiply outside of living cells?
Why are viruses unable to replicate and multiply outside of living cells?
How do most viruses typically infect cells?
How do most viruses typically infect cells?
Which important route of virus entry into the body involves the transmission through food or water?
Which important route of virus entry into the body involves the transmission through food or water?
What is the most common method of transmission for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What is the most common method of transmission for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Which subtype of HIV predominates in North America and Western Europe?
Which subtype of HIV predominates in North America and Western Europe?
What is characteristic of lentiviruses like HIV in terms of causing diseases?
What is characteristic of lentiviruses like HIV in terms of causing diseases?
What is an example of an infection that can result from viruses affecting only the skin?
What is an example of an infection that can result from viruses affecting only the skin?
