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What is the definition of tropism in virology?
What is the definition of tropism in virology?
- The affinity of a certain virus to invade and multiply in specific host tissues or cells. (correct)
- The ability of a certain virus to invade and multiply in all host tissues or cells.
- The ability of a certain virus to invade and multiply in any host tissues or cells.
- The resistance of a certain virus to invade and multiply in specific host tissues or cells.
Which factor affects tropism by influencing the temperature needed for the virus to invade specific tissues?
Which factor affects tropism by influencing the temperature needed for the virus to invade specific tissues?
- Temperature (correct)
- Presence of certain metabolites
- Presence of specific receptors
- Pantropic nature of the virus
What is an important characteristic of an ideal virological sample based on the provided information?
What is an important characteristic of an ideal virological sample based on the provided information?
- Representative of the entire animal population.
- Obtained from any organ of the animal.
- Contains minimal contamination. (correct)
- Obtained from a deceased animal after 24 hours of death.
Which type of tropism is associated with avian encephalomyelitis and rabies?
Which type of tropism is associated with avian encephalomyelitis and rabies?
What general consideration is important during sampling based on the provided information?
What general consideration is important during sampling based on the provided information?
Which of the following factors affects virus tropism by influencing the presence of specific receptors?
Which of the following factors affects virus tropism by influencing the presence of specific receptors?
What type of tropism is associated with influenza, IBV, and ILT?
What type of tropism is associated with influenza, IBV, and ILT?
What is an important characteristic of an ideal virological sample based on the provided information?
What is an important characteristic of an ideal virological sample based on the provided information?
Which virus requires low temperature to invade feather follicles?
Which virus requires low temperature to invade feather follicles?
Which type of tropism is associated with avian and bovine leucosis and Marek's disease virus?
Which type of tropism is associated with avian and bovine leucosis and Marek's disease virus?
