Characteristics of Viruses Quiz

Viruses cannot replicate on their own and need a host organism.

Viruses can have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material.

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection affecting the liver.

Many viruses have a spherical shape, although they can vary.

Viruses have specific hosts and cannot infect all organisms.

Viruses are extremely small, typically ranging from 100 to 1000 nanometers.

A virion is a complete virus particle capable of infecting a host.

Viruses cannot transmit through photosynthesis as they are not capable of it.

The viral envelope helps viruses attach to and enter host cells.

Spike proteins on the virus's surface facilitate attachment to host cells.

Viral latency refers to the period during which a virus remains dormant in a host without causing symptoms.

Prions are misfolded proteins that can cause other proteins to misfold, leading to disease.

Viral tropism refers to the preference of a virus for certain cells or tissues in an organism.

Viroids are small, single-stranded RNA molecules that lack a protein coat.