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Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
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?
What is the suffix used for virus family names?
- -virales
- -vir
- -virus
- -viridae (correct)
What is the suffix used for genus names?
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?
What is the order that encompasses the Filoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and Rhabdoviridae families?
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What is the first step of viral replication?
What is the first step of viral replication?
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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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Test your knowledge on the characteristics of viruses in this virology quiz. Explore topics such as virus structure, morphology, taxonomy, and more. Challenge yourself to identify different types of viruses and their components.
