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What is the purpose of the viral capsid?
What is the purpose of the viral capsid?
- To surround and protect the viral genome (correct)
- To release the virus from the host cell
- To replicate the virus
- To protect the host cell from infection
What is the shape of the capsid of the influenza virus?
What is the shape of the capsid of the influenza virus?
- Icosahedral
- Complex
- Helical (correct)
- Cubic
What is the primary method of release of new virion?
What is the primary method of release of new virion?
- Through budding (correct)
- Through cell death
- Through apoptosis
- By exocytosis
What is the first step in the replication of a virus?
What is the first step in the replication of a virus?
What type of virus has a complex symmetry?
What type of virus has a complex symmetry?
Which type of virus has a lipid bilayer membrane?
Which type of virus has a lipid bilayer membrane?
What is the primary route of transmission of hepatitis B?
What is the primary route of transmission of hepatitis B?
What is the function of the viral genome?
What is the function of the viral genome?
How is a virus released from the host cell?
How is a virus released from the host cell?
Which laboratory diagnosis method involves the detection of viral proteins?
Which laboratory diagnosis method involves the detection of viral proteins?
What is the term for the process by which a virus enters a host cell?
What is the term for the process by which a virus enters a host cell?
Which type of virus has a genome composed of RNA?
Which type of virus has a genome composed of RNA?
What is the primary function of the protein coat in a virus?
What is the primary function of the protein coat in a virus?
What is a characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from living things?
What is a characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from living things?
Where do active viruses typically reside?
Where do active viruses typically reside?
What is the range of sizes for viruses?
What is the range of sizes for viruses?
What is a characteristic of viruses that allows them to change over time?
What is a characteristic of viruses that allows them to change over time?
What is a common location for viruses to be found?
What is a common location for viruses to be found?
