Virology Quiz: RNA Viruses
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What type of RNA do the viruses mentioned in the text contain?

  • Double-stranded RNA
  • Single-stranded RNA (correct)
  • Double-stranded DNA
  • Triple-stranded RNA

    • Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Mumps
  • Tuberculosis (correct)
  • Measles
  • Rabies

    • What is the structure of the capsid of human papillomavirus?

  • Helical
  • Icosahedral (correct)
  • Complex
  • Spiral

    • What is the term used to describe the viruses that cause AIDS?

    <p>Retroviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses has a single-stranded DNA genome?

    <p>Canine parvovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of virus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Herpesviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the virion of herpesviruses?

    <p>200 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the viruses that cause a type of leukemia?

    <p>Retroviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus family has a complex capsid shape?

    <p>Poxviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the DNA genome of human adenovirus?

    <p>36 kbp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses has an envelope?

    <p>Herpes simplex virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the capsid of Picornaviruses?

    <p>Icosahedral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses has a double-stranded RNA?

    <p>Human rotavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of the virion of Bunyaviruses?

    <p>120-250 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses has a negative sense RNA?

    <p>Hantavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the RNA of Orthomyxoviruses?

    <p>14 kb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is the exception in terms of RNA viruses entering the cell nucleus?

    <p>Influenza virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme is used by RNA retroviruses to make a DNA copy of the viral RNA?

    <p>Reverse transcriptase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the DNA copy made by RNA retroviruses?

    <p>It integrates into the host genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about most RNA viruses?

    <p>They do not enter the cell nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process by which RNA retroviruses create a DNA copy of their viral RNA involves:

    <p>Reverse transcription using viral reverse transcriptase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is known to cause upper respiratory infections?

    <p>Adenovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many people worldwide were living with AIDS in 2015?

    <p>36.7 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of AIDS-related deaths in 2015?

    <p>1.1 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region had the highest number of adults and children living with HIV in 2012?

    <p>Sub-Saharan Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is NOT mentioned in the provided content?

    <p>Ebolavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions had the lowest adult HIV prevalence (15-49 years) in 2012?

    <p>Middle East and North Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children were estimated to have died due to AIDS in 2015?

    <p>210,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the range of people living with HIV in South and South-East Asia in 2012?

    <p>3.9 million – 4.8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

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