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Why is smallpox a notable exception to the general replication scheme of DNA viruses?
It is a retrovirus.
It replicates only in the nucleus.
It replicates in the cytoplasm.
It is a single-stranded DNA virus.
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A scientist identifies a strand of RNA that can be used directly to code for important viral proteins during viral replication. What have they found?
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RNA minor
RNA major
-RNA
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Which of the following refers to the process by which viruses are expelled out of their host cell?
Viral shedding
The lytic cycle
Attachment
Maturation
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Reverse transcriptase helps to convert:
ssRNA into dsDNA.
dsDNA into ssRNA.
dsRNA into ssDNA.
ssDNA into dsRNA.
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Which of the following is TRUE about an antigenic shift?
It does not cause any changes in the flu virus.
It avoids genetic reassortment.
It causes major changes in the flu virus.
It causes minor changes in the flu virus.
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What is the function of a viral envelope?
It replaces the capsid.
It allows the host to recognise the virus.
It increases infectivity of the virus.
It helps the virus attach to the host.
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A virus that infects a bacteria is known as a(n):
Eukaryophage
Prokayrophage
Bacteriovirus
Bacteriophage
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RNA viruses replicate in the:
Nucleus
Endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondrion
Cytoplasm
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DNA viruses replicate in the:
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
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Which of the following are present in ALL virions?
RNA, capsomeres, capsid, protomers, envelope
Ribosomes, nucleic acids, capsid, protomers
Capsomeres, nucleic acids, ribosomes, protomers, envelope
Nucleic acids, capsomeres, capsid, protomers
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The process in which two viruses mix and match parts of their genome is called _____.
genetic diversity
antigenic shift
genetic deviation
genetic reassortment
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Why are ribosomes important in the replication of DNA viruses?
They produce proteins.
They produce lipids.
They produce dsDNA.
They synthesize carbohydrates.
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