Virus 101

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a virus particle?

Nucleic acid genome

Cytoplasm (correct)

Lipid membrane

Protein coat

What is the size range of virus particles?

100-1000 nanometers

1000-10000 nanometers

1-10 nanometers

10-100 nanometers (correct)

How do viruses multiply inside cells?

By fusing with cells

By dividing like cells

By expressing and replicating their genomes (correct)

By engulfing cells

What machinery do viruses need from cells to multiply?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why are viruses important to study?

They can transfer genes between organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of virus particles?

Contain a nucleic acid genome Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an infectious virus particle?

Virion Signup and view all the answers

What are viruses classified as?

Obligatory intracellular parasites Signup and view all the answers

What do viruses need from cells to multiply?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What can viruses do?

Transfer genes between organisms Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a virus particle?

What is the size range of virus particles?

How do viruses multiply inside cells?

What machinery do viruses need from cells to multiply?

Why are viruses important to study?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of virus particles?

What is the term used to describe an infectious virus particle?

What are viruses classified as?

What do viruses need from cells to multiply?

What can viruses do?

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