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Who proposed the full structure of the tobacco mosaic virus in 1955?
Who proposed the full structure of the tobacco mosaic virus in 1955?
- Rosalind Franklin (correct)
- Marie Curie
- Barbara McClintock
- Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin
What did Martinus Beijerinck use to describe the mysterious agent causing tobacco mosaic disease?
What did Martinus Beijerinck use to describe the mysterious agent causing tobacco mosaic disease?
- Virus (correct)
- Fungus
- Bacteria
- Protozoa
What is the official beginning of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology?
What is the official beginning of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology?
- Development of the first vaccine against a viral disease
- Identification of the causative agent of tobacco mosaic disease as a novel pathogen (correct)
- Isolation of the first virus in a laboratory setting
- Discovery of the DNA double helix
What does virology focus on?
What does virology focus on?
Who is acknowledged for the discovery of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology?
Who is acknowledged for the discovery of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology?
Study Notes
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- The full structure of the tobacco mosaic virus was proposed in 1955.
Discovery of Virology
- Martinus Beijerinck used the term "virus" to describe the mysterious agent causing tobacco mosaic disease.
- The official beginning of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology dates back to Martinus Beijerinck's discovery.
- Virology focuses on the study of viruses, which are small infectious agents that replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
Contributions to Virology
- Martinus Beijerinck is acknowledged for the discovery of the field of virology as a discipline distinct from bacteriology.
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Test your knowledge of virology with this quiz! Explore topics such as virus detection, structure, classification, infection methods, host cell exploitation, and more. Challenge yourself with questions about virology research techniques and virus-related diseases.
