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What is the main function of the viral genome in directing the synthesis of viral components?
What is the main function of the viral genome in directing the synthesis of viral components?
- Replication of the viral genome
- Formation of infectious progeny virions (correct)
- Synthesis of cellular components
- Cellular energy generation
What distinguishes viroids from viruses based on the provided text?
What distinguishes viroids from viruses based on the provided text?
- Viroids have a DNA genome
- Viroids contain a biosynthetic system
- Viroids lack a protein coat (correct)
- Viroids infect bacteria
What is a prion?
What is a prion?
- DNA segment
- Single-celled organism
- Single protein molecule (correct)
- RNA molecule
Which ancient text mentions evidence of several viral diseases?
Which ancient text mentions evidence of several viral diseases?
What initiates the next infectious cycle in viruses?
What initiates the next infectious cycle in viruses?
How long have viruses been known as distinct biological entities?
How long have viruses been known as distinct biological entities?
What did Beijerinck term the submicroscopic agent responsible for tobacco mosaic disease?
What did Beijerinck term the submicroscopic agent responsible for tobacco mosaic disease?
Who identified viruses that cause leukemias or solid tumors in chickens in 1908 and 1911, respectively?
Who identified viruses that cause leukemias or solid tumors in chickens in 1908 and 1911, respectively?
Who first recognized that bacteria could be hosts to viruses?
Who first recognized that bacteria could be hosts to viruses?
What is the function of capsid in a virus?
What is the function of capsid in a virus?
When was the term 'virus' eventually simplified from contagium vivum fluidum?
When was the term 'virus' eventually simplified from contagium vivum fluidum?
What did Loeffler and Frosch deduce about infectious filterable agents in 1898?
What did Loeffler and Frosch deduce about infectious filterable agents in 1898?
What was the practice called where healthy individuals were inoculated with material from smallpox pustules?
What was the practice called where healthy individuals were inoculated with material from smallpox pustules?
What did variolation involve?
What did variolation involve?
Who recognized the principle on which modern methods of viral immunization are based?
Who recognized the principle on which modern methods of viral immunization are based?
What observation led Edward Jenner to his great insight regarding smallpox protection?
What observation led Edward Jenner to his great insight regarding smallpox protection?
What were the consequences of variolation according to the text?
What were the consequences of variolation according to the text?
What event occurred in the 11th century in China and India related to smallpox?
What event occurred in the 11th century in China and India related to smallpox?
What is a key difference between the nucleocapsids of viruses with helical symmetry and icosahedral structures?
What is a key difference between the nucleocapsids of viruses with helical symmetry and icosahedral structures?
Which type of genome is typically found in animal viruses with helical symmetry?
Which type of genome is typically found in animal viruses with helical symmetry?
What is a function of the structural proteins in viruses?
What is a function of the structural proteins in viruses?
Which statement about the structure of paxoviruses is true?
Which statement about the structure of paxoviruses is true?
What determines the antigenic characteristics of a virus?
What determines the antigenic characteristics of a virus?
Why is it not possible for 'empty' helical particles to form?
Why is it not possible for 'empty' helical particles to form?
What is recommended if rubella is diagnosed in the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is recommended if rubella is diagnosed in the first trimester of pregnancy?
Why is accurate laboratory identification of the infecting virus necessary for the use of antiviral agents?
Why is accurate laboratory identification of the infecting virus necessary for the use of antiviral agents?
In chronic diseases like HIV and hepatitis B virus, what is required to make decisions about therapy initiation?
In chronic diseases like HIV and hepatitis B virus, what is required to make decisions about therapy initiation?
How are drug combinations for patients with viral infections typically selected?
How are drug combinations for patients with viral infections typically selected?
What is the purpose of virus load testing in monitoring response to therapy?
What is the purpose of virus load testing in monitoring response to therapy?
Why might blood banks screen for viruses like HIV and hepatitis B and C?
Why might blood banks screen for viruses like HIV and hepatitis B and C?
