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Viral Structure and Characteristics Quiz

#1

What is the primary function of the viral capsid?

To protect the viral genome
Explanation

Capsid protects viral genome.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of viral nucleic acid?

Protein
Explanation

Protein is not a type of viral nucleic acid.

#3

Which viral structure contains the viral genetic material?

Nucleocapsid
Explanation

Nucleocapsid contains viral genetic material.

#4

Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteriophages?

They infect bacteria
Explanation

Bacteriophages infect bacteria.

#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of naked viruses?

They lack a lipid bilayer
Explanation

Naked viruses lack a lipid bilayer.

#6

Which viral structure is responsible for attaching to host cell receptors?

Envelope
Explanation

Envelope attaches to host cell receptors.

#7

Which type of virus relies on the host cell's RNA polymerase to replicate its genome?

Positive-sense RNA virus
Explanation

Positive-sense RNA virus relies on host cell's RNA polymerase.

#8

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of retroviruses?

Integration of viral genome into host DNA
Explanation

Retroviruses integrate viral genome into host DNA.

#9

What is the function of the viral matrix protein?

Mediation of viral entry into host cells
Explanation

Viral matrix protein mediates viral entry into host cells.

#10

What is the function of viral glycoproteins?

Assist in host cell recognition and entry
Explanation

Viral glycoproteins assist in host cell recognition and entry.

#11

Which viral structure is unique to enveloped viruses?

Envelope
Explanation

Envelope is unique to enveloped viruses.

#12

Which enzyme do retroviruses use to convert RNA into DNA?

Reverse transcriptase
Explanation

Retroviruses use reverse transcriptase to convert RNA into DNA.

#13

What is the function of the viral envelope proteins?

Attachment to host cell receptors
Explanation

Viral envelope proteins attach to host cell receptors.

#14

What is the role of the viral polymerase?

Generate mRNA from the viral genome
Explanation

Viral polymerase generates mRNA from viral genome.

#15

Which viral structure is responsible for protecting the viral genome from host defenses?

Capsid
Explanation

Capsid protects viral genome from host defenses.

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