Virology Techniques for Virus Development
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What is the primary method for studying viruses using a device that spins at a speed of 30000rpm?

  • Immunological techniques
  • Ultracentrifugation (correct)
  • Cell Culture
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Which technique involves the use of isotopes to track the movement and replication of viruses within the body?

  • Radioisotopes (correct)
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Cell Culture
  • How do viruses replicate according to the given information?

  • By using recombinant DNA techniques
  • By utilizing radioisotopes for tracking their movement
  • By infecting healthy cells through Ultracentrifugation
  • Only in living susceptible host cells (correct)
  • What is the main feature of viruses, as per the provided data?

    <p>They replicate only in living susceptible host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using Electron Microscopy in virology?

    <p>To visualize viruses at a higher resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for a virus to grow?

    <p>A living host cell such as an egg or living tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nucleic acid can a virus possess?

    <p>Either DNA or RNA, but not both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes viruses different from other microorganisms?

    <p>Autonomous replication capability without the need for a host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique ability of viruses regarding their reproduction?

    <p>Reproduction solely from nucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are viruses not susceptible to antibiotics or metabolic inhibitors?

    <p>Their metabolically inert nature and lack of susceptibility to metabolic pathways-targeting agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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