10 Questions
What surrounds and protects the genetic material of a virus?
Protein coat (capsid)
What is the study of viruses known as?
Virology
What did Dmitri Ivanovsky's 1892 article describe?
A non-bacterial pathogen infecting tobacco plants
What do viruses force a host cell to do when infected?
Rapidly produce thousands of copies of the original virus
What is the size of most virus species in comparison to bacteria?
One-hundredth the size of most bacteria
Viruses can replicate outside of living cells.
False
All viruses have an outside envelope of lipids.
False
The origins of viruses in the evolutionary history of life are well understood.
False
Most virus species are visible with an optical microscope.
False
The study of viruses is not related to microbiology.
False
Test your knowledge about viruses, infectious agents, and their impact on different life forms. Learn about the history of virus discovery and their prevalence in various ecosystems.
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