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What is the main reason viruses need living cells to grow?
What is the main reason viruses need living cells to grow?
- To replicate their genetic code (correct)
- To develop a cytoplasm
- To interact with host cell receptors
- To produce proteins for their capsid
Which type of viruses lack a fragile membrane and are often very hardy?
Which type of viruses lack a fragile membrane and are often very hardy?
- Naked viruses (correct)
- RNA viruses
- Enveloped viruses
- Membranous viruses
What is a distinctive property of membranous (enveloped) viruses?
What is a distinctive property of membranous (enveloped) viruses?
- Fragile lipid membrane (correct)
- Hardiness
- Interaction with organelles
- Presence of RNA and DNA
What is the main function of the protein capsid in viruses?
What is the main function of the protein capsid in viruses?
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Which step in the viral replication cycle involves content being released from the virus?
Which step in the viral replication cycle involves content being released from the virus?
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What is the significant difference between naked and membranous viruses?
What is the significant difference between naked and membranous viruses?
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