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What is a defining characteristic of an icosahedral virus?
What is a defining characteristic of an icosahedral virus?
- Contains an additional covering known as the envelope
- Solid structure with many geometric sides
- Consists of 20 triangular faces with 12 apexes (correct)
- Infects and attacks bacteria
Which component defines the overall shape of the nucleocapsid in viruses?
Which component defines the overall shape of the nucleocapsid in viruses?
- Capsid
- DNA or RNA
- Spikes
- Capsomers (correct)
What distinguishes an enveloped virus from a non-enveloped virus?
What distinguishes an enveloped virus from a non-enveloped virus?
- Possesses an additional covering called the envelope (correct)
- Consists of capsomers
- Contains DNA or RNA
- Replicates its own DNA
What is a bacteriophage primarily known for?
What is a bacteriophage primarily known for?
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What is the replication process for double-stranded DNA viruses in a host cell?
What is the replication process for double-stranded DNA viruses in a host cell?
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Which type of virus must direct the synthesis of its own DNA-dependent DNA polymerase?
Which type of virus must direct the synthesis of its own DNA-dependent DNA polymerase?
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What is the role of spikes in enveloped viruses?
What is the role of spikes in enveloped viruses?
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What distinguishes a complex virus from a simple virus in terms of polymerase usage?
What distinguishes a complex virus from a simple virus in terms of polymerase usage?
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What is the primary function of the capsid in a virus?
What is the primary function of the capsid in a virus?
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