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Viral Entry Mechanisms Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism used by viruses for entry into host cells?

Exocytosis
Explanation

Exocytosis is a process of cellular secretion, not viral entry.

#2

Which cellular receptor is commonly used by HIV for entry into host cells?

CD4
Explanation

HIV primarily targets CD4 receptors for cellular entry.

#3

Which viral protein facilitates the fusion of viral and host cell membranes during viral entry?

Hemagglutinin
Explanation

Hemagglutinin aids in the fusion of viral and host cell membranes.

#4

Which virus utilizes clathrin-mediated endocytosis for its entry into host cells?

Influenza virus
Explanation

Influenza virus enters host cells via clathrin-mediated endocytosis.

#5

Which of the following viruses primarily enters host cells via membrane fusion at neutral pH?

Measles virus
Explanation

Measles virus primarily fuses with host cell membranes at neutral pH.

#6

Which cellular protein acts as a primary receptor for the Ebola virus?

DC-SIGN
Explanation

DC-SIGN is a primary receptor for the Ebola virus.

#7

Which of the following is a mechanism used by bacteriophages for entry into bacterial cells?

Injection of genetic material
Explanation

Bacteriophages inject their genetic material into bacterial cells for entry.

#8

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of viroporins?

They form ion channels in host membranes
Explanation

Viroporins form ion channels in host cell membranes.

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