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What is the primary criterion for viruses to multiply?
Presence of a host cell
Why are viruses difficult to detect?
Because they are too small
What is the viral component that encloses the nucleic acid?
Capsid
What is a unique characteristic of viruses?
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What is a potential therapeutic application of viruses?
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What is a characteristic that distinguishes viruses from bacteria?
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What is a laboratory method that can be used to detect viruses?
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How do viruses infect cells?
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What is the primary objective of the Medical Microbiology I course?
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According to the course learning outcomes, what should students be able to do by the end of the course?
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What is one of the professional and practical skills students should acquire by the end of the course?
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What is a characteristic of the course learning outcomes under 'Intellectual Skills'?
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One of the outcomes of the course is to familiarize students with common viral infections and diseases. What else do students learn about these diseases?
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What aspect of viral diseases is covered in the course?
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What is NOT an outcome of the course under 'Knowledge and Understanding'?
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What is one of the general and transferable skills students should acquire by the end of the course?
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Which type of molecule can a viral attachment protein recognize on the outside of the cell?
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At which stage of the viral replication cycle does no intact virus get detected?
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How may viruses be released from a host cell without killing it?
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What is one of the roles of interferon in the immune response to viral infections?
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Which statement about interferon is NOT true?
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Which technique allows for the production of large amounts of interferon?
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For which condition is interferon used as an anticancer agent?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical use of interferon?
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