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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses?

  • Large size (over 1 micrometer)
  • Ability to replicate without a host cell
  • Protein coat surrounding genetic material (correct)
  • Cellular structure and metabolism

What is the function of the capsid in a virus?

  • To recognize and attach to host cell receptors
  • To provide shape and structural integrity (correct)
  • To carry the necessary instructions for replication
  • To release newly formed viruses

Which type of symmetry is exhibited by the Adenovirus?

  • Icosahedral symmetry (correct)
  • No specific symmetry
  • Helical symmetry
  • Complex structure

What happens during the replication stage of the lytic cycle?

<p>The virus injects its genetic material into the host cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the envelope in some viruses?

<p>To protect the viral genetic material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cycle involves the viral DNA integrating into the host cell genome?

<p>Lysogenic cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the release stage of the lytic cycle?

<p>The host cell is lysed and new viral particles are released (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event triggers the prophage to become active?

<p>Environmental cues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the prophage is excised from the host genome?

<p>It initiates the lytic cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hypothesis suggests that viruses originated from fragments of cellular genetic material?

<p>Escape Hypothesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Regressive Hypothesis, what did viruses originate from?

<p>Parasitic cellular organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the implications of rapid evolution in viruses?

<p>Antigenic drift (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges posed by rapid evolution for vaccination?

<p>Antigenic drift (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways viruses can undergo genetic recombination?

<p>Multiple strains infecting the same host cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What exerts selective pressure on viral variants?

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

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