Virus Size Measurement
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Which bacterial form is characterized by a cluster or grapelike arrangement of cocci?

  • Coccobacilli
  • Staphylococci (correct)
  • Diplococci
  • Sarcinae
  • Which bacterial form is characterized by long threads of bacilli that have not separated into single cells?

  • Streptococci
  • Coccobacilli
  • Filamentous bacillary forms (correct)
  • Diplococci
  • What is the main requirement for the growth of bacteria?

  • Light
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Oxygen
  • Proper nutrients (correct)
  • How do bacteria enlarge and divide?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a parasite?

    <p>An organism with an obligate relationship with another species, obtaining nourishment at the expense of the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between infection and infectious disease?

    <p>Infection refers to the invasion or colonization of the body by pathogenic microorganisms, whereas infectious disease refers to the host being infected and if the infection causes damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is virulence in the context of infectious diseases?

    <p>The degree of pathogenicity of a microbe in quantitative terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were viruses initially named 'virus'?

    <p>Because they are infectious agents too small to be seen with a light microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of an Angstrom unit (A) in comparison to a nanometre (nm)?

    <p>One-tenth of a nanometre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of virus is the largest in size?

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

    What is the composition of a virus's genome?

    <p>A single nucleic acid that stores all the vital information required by the virus for its multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are capsids composed of?

    <p>Repeating subunits arranged in a defined pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industrial products can be obtained from fermentation?

    <p>Alcohol, fats, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal product is used for inducing uterine contractions and treating migraine?

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

    What public health problem is mentioned in the text related to fungal toxins?

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

    What are Actinomycetes and fungi important sources of?

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

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