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What is true about the morphology of viruses?

  • They can have either RNA or DNA particles structure (correct)
  • They have only DNA particles structure
  • They have typical cell structures
  • They have only RNA particles structure

What is the typical unit of measurement for the size of viruses?

  • Micrometers
  • Millimeters
  • Nanometers (correct)
  • Centimeters

In what type of animal is coxackivirus typically inoculated?

  • Rat
  • Suckling mice (correct)
  • Guinea pig
  • Flea

What is the source of complement in the Wasserman test?

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Which of the following is NOT true about ethylene oxide?

<p>It is a liquid at room temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Viral Morphology

  • Viruses have morphology characterized by the presence of RNA or DNA particles, depending on the type of virus.

Measurement of Viruses

  • The size of viruses is typically measured in nanometers.

Inoculation of Coxackievirus

  • Coxackievirus is usually inoculated in suckling mice.

Source of Complement in Wasserman Test

  • The source of complement in the Wasserman test is the guinea pig.

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization

  • Ethylene oxide is used for sterilization of materials that are damaged by heat, such as plastics, rubber, blankets, pharmaceutical products, and heart-lung machines.
  • It is lethal to vegetative bacteria and viruses.
  • It has rapid diffusion into dry and porous materials.

Examination of Viruses

  • Viruses are typically examined using an electron microscope (EM).

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