Virus Diversity and Discovery Quiz
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What is the primary location where viruses replicate?

  • In the environment outside of living organisms
  • Inside the living cells of an organism (correct)
  • Inside the mitochondria of a cell
  • Within the nucleus of a cell
  • What are the main components of a viral particle?

  • Protein coat and cytoplasm
  • Genetic material, protein coat, and sometimes an outside envelope of lipids (correct)
  • Mitochondria and ribosomes
  • Genetic material and a nucleus
  • What is the size comparison between most virus species and bacteria?

  • Viruses are one-hundredth the size of most bacteria (correct)
  • Viruses are the same size as bacteria
  • Viruses are one-tenth the size of most bacteria
  • Viruses are ten times larger than bacteria
  • What was the significant discovery made by Martinus Beijerinck in 1898?

    <p>&quot;Discovery of the tobacco mosaic virus&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of viruses known as?

    <p>Virology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major sites of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes?

    <p>B and T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?

    <p>Acting as filters for foreign particles including cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to glands that are enlarged or swollen?

    <p>Lymphadenopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do lymphatic vessels leave and blood vessels enter and leave a lymph node?

    <p>At the hilum on the concave surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that surrounds each lymph node?

    <p>A fibrous capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Viral Replication and Structure

    • Viruses replicate inside the host cell's cytoplasm.
    • A viral particle, also known as a virion, consists of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) and a protein coat called a capsid.

    Size Comparison: Viruses and Bacteria

    • Most virus species are smaller than bacteria, with diameters ranging from 20-400 nanometers compared to bacteria's 1-5 micrometers.

    Discovery of Viruses

    • Martinus Beijerinck discovered in 1898 that viruses are infectious agents that can reproduce only inside living cells.

    Virology

    • The study of viruses is known as virology.

    Lymph Nodes

    • Lymph nodes have major sites of lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune system.
    • The primary function of lymph nodes is to filter the lymph and trap pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, to prevent infection.

    Lymphatic System

    • Enlarged or swollen glands are referred to as lymphadenopathy.
    • Lymphatic vessels leave and blood vessels enter and leave a lymph node through the hilum, a depression on the node's surface.
    • Each lymph node is surrounded by a fibrous capsule, which provides structural support and protection.

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    Test your knowledge about the diversity and discovery of viruses in different ecosystems. Learn about the history of virus discovery and their impact on various life forms.

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