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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?

Membranous viruses require close contact and body fluids for transmission (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Possession of either RNA or DNA as their genetic material (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Embed proteins that interact with host cell receptors (B) Signup and view all the answers

Viral Structure and Replication Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary characteristic of a virus that distinguishes it from living organisms?

Which of the following is a property of naked viruses?

What is the primary function of the viral capsid?

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

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

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

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