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Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) or Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) genome
Helical and icosahedral morphology (correct)
Envelope
Capsid and Nucleocapsid

What is the suffix used for virus family names?

-virales
-vir
-virus
-viridae (correct)

What is the suffix used for genus names?

-vir
-virus (correct)
-virales
-viridae

What is the order that encompasses the Filoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Rhabdoviridae families?

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What is the first step of viral replication?

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Virus Characteristics

Helical and icosahedral morphology is a characteristic of viruses. The question is designed to test if the student understands the characteristics of viruses.

Virus Family Suffix

The suffix '-viridae' is used to denote virus family names in biological nomenclature.

Virus Genus Suffix

The suffix '-virus' is used for genus names in virus classification.

Order Mononegavirales

Mononegavirales is an order that includes the Filoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Rhabdoviridae families.

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First Step Viral Replication

Attachment is the initial step in viral replication, where the virus binds to the host cell.

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Study Notes

Characteristics of Viruses

Viruses do not have a characteristic mentioned in the options (not specified which one)

Naming Conventions

The suffix used for virus family names is "-viridae"
The suffix used for genus names is "-virus"

Taxonomic Classification

The order that encompasses the Filoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Rhabdoviridae families is the Mononegavirales

Viral Replication

The first step of viral replication is attachment (or adsorption)

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