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Virus Structure: Baculoviruses vs HIV-1

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What are the main components of a virion that allow it to bind to its host cell and inject its genetic material?

Capsid and RNA

Enzymes and carbohydrates

Proteins and lipids

Genetic material, capsid, envelope, and membrane proteins (correct)

If a virus lacks certain proteins that make it infectious, even though the genetic material is present, what term is used to describe these viral particles?

Bacteriophages

Capsids

Prions (correct)

Virions

Which of the following is NOT a possibility for a virus genome according to the text?

Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA)

Triple-stranded RNA (tsRNA) (correct)

Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)

Single-stranded DNA (ssDNA)

Why do RNA viruses need to encode RNA polymerase?

To assist in the replication of their RNA genome within host cells Signup and view all the answers

Why are viruses considered parasites?

Because they rely on the host cell's machinery for replication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of virus proteins mentioned in the text?

May have overlapping genes and genes within genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an envelope in a virion?

To facilitate attachment to the host cell Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of virus genomes according to the text?

'M' shaped structure Signup and view all the answers

What role do host cell proteins play in virus reproduction?

Host cell proteins assist in producing new virions. Signup and view all the answers

Why are virus proteins considered multifunctional?

Because each protein can perform multiple enzyme activities. Signup and view all the answers