Viral Structure and Replication Quiz
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What is the primary characteristic of a virus that distinguishes it from living organisms?

  • Ability to reproduce on its own
  • Lack of organelles and cytoplasm (correct)
  • Presence of a protective capsid
  • Ability to infect host cells

    • Which of the following is a property of naked viruses?

  • Readily disrupted by soap solutions
  • Require close contact for transmission
  • Proteins embedded in the viral capsid (correct)
  • Fragile lipid membrane

    • What is the primary function of the viral capsid?

  • Provide a protective structure for the viral genetic material (correct)
  • Allow the virus to enter and infect host cells
  • Facilitate the release of progeny viruses from the host cell
  • Replicate the viral genetic material inside the host cell

    • How do membranous (enveloped) viruses differ from naked viruses in terms of their transmission?

    <p>Membranous viruses require close contact and body fluids for transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common characteristic of both naked and membranous viruses?

    <p>Possession of either RNA or DNA as their genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the viral membrane in membranous (enveloped) viruses?

    <p>Embed proteins that interact with host cell receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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