Virus Review '23
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16 questions
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What is a viral capsid?
What is a viral capsid?
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What occurs during viral replication and assembly?
What occurs during viral replication and assembly?
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What is the function of the viral envelope?
What is the function of the viral envelope?
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What does the term 'viral infection' mean?
What does the term 'viral infection' mean?
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What does a capsid do in a virus?
What does a capsid do in a virus?
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What is the complete set of genetic material called in any organism or virus?
What is the complete set of genetic material called in any organism or virus?
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A virus connecting to the host cell membrane by its spike protein connecting to a host cell membrane receptor is called?
A virus connecting to the host cell membrane by its spike protein connecting to a host cell membrane receptor is called?
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Identify the correct description for each term related to viruses.
Identify the correct description for each term related to viruses.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Virus | arrow_right_alt | Protein coat protecting viral genome |
Capsid | arrow_right_alt | Complete set of genetic material of a virus |
Genome | arrow_right_alt | Infectious agent with genetic material in a protein structure |
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Match the process with its rightful definition.
Match the process with its rightful definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Viral Replication and Assembly | arrow_right_alt | virus hijacks cell's enzymes to copy its RNA/DNA and making of new virus particles in host cell |
Viral Exit and Transmission | arrow_right_alt | Virus leaving the host cell by either burst the host cell membrane or budding from its membrane |
Viral Infection | arrow_right_alt | Virus connecting to the host cell membrane using its proteins that match with host cell receptor proteins |
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Link each term to its proper definition.
Link each term to its proper definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Vaccine | arrow_right_alt | a manufactured "drug" triggering immune response to certain infections without making the host sick (or as sick) |
Capsid | arrow_right_alt | Protein coat shielding the viral genome |
Viral Envelope | arrow_right_alt | Protective membrane from host cell surrounding some viruses |
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Pair these terms with their appropriate descriptions.
Pair these terms with their appropriate descriptions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Viral Replication and Assembly | arrow_right_alt | Process where virus replicates and assembles new particles |
Genome | arrow_right_alt | Set of genetic material of virus or organism |
Virus | arrow_right_alt | Infectious agent that replicates inside host cell |
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Other Answer Choices:
release
entry
attachment
uncovering
copying of viral genome (RNA)
assembly
copying of viral proteins
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What is the primary purpose of herd immunity?
What is the primary purpose of herd immunity?
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Why is immunizing a certain percentage of a population important for herd immunity?
Why is immunizing a certain percentage of a population important for herd immunity?
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What happens if the percentage of immune individuals in a population drops below the herd immunity threshold?
What happens if the percentage of immune individuals in a population drops below the herd immunity threshold?
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Why are viruses considered "parasites" (obligate intracellular parasites)?
Why are viruses considered "parasites" (obligate intracellular parasites)?