Virus Classification and Nomenclature Quiz
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What is a peplomer in virology?

  • A protein that forms a viral envelope
  • A protein that forms a large spike (correct)
  • A protein that forms a small spike
  • A protein that forms a protective coat

Which of the following is NOT a property used for the classification of viruses?

  • Presence of membranes (correct)
  • Presence of peplomers
  • Virus genome properties
  • Virion morphology

What is the purpose of virus classification?

  • To spread viruses
  • To assemble like members with each other (correct)
  • To communicate with each other
  • To create chaos

Which of the following is NOT a virus genome property used for classification?

<p>Number of peplomers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does orthography refer to in virus classification?

<p>The naming and spelling of viruses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties is used as a basis for the classification of viruses?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property used for the classification of viruses?

<p>Presence of membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of virus classification?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a spike protein or peplomer protein in virology?

<p>A protein that forms a large s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a virus genome property used for classification?

<p>Presence of repetitive elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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