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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of nucleic acid can a virus possess?

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

What is the unique ability of viruses regarding their reproduction?

<p>Reproduction solely from nucleic acid (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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