#1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
They can replicate outside of a host cell
They contain genetic material
They require a host to replicate
They can mutate rapidly
#2
Which of the following is NOT a method of viral entry into host cells?
Endocytosis
Fusion with host cell membrane
Phagocytosis
Direct injection of nucleic acid
#3
Which of the following is a viral classification category based on the host range?
Generalist viruses
Specialist viruses
ICTV Classification
Baltimore Classification
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of viral nucleic acid?
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of viral capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral
Helical
Complex
Linear
#6
What is the primary component of a viral capsid?
Protein
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Carbohydrate
#7
Which classification system is primarily based on viral genome structure?
Baltimore Classification
Linnaean Classification
Whittaker Classification
Darwinian Classification
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of enveloped viruses?
They lack a protein coat
They are more stable outside the host cell
They contain glycoproteins
They have a rigid capsid
#9
What is the function of a viral envelope?
To provide protection against host immune response
To facilitate viral attachment to host cells
To regulate viral gene expression
To assist in viral replication
#10
Which viral classification system is based on the type of nucleic acid present in the virus?
Linnaean Classification
Baltimore Classification
ICTV Classification
Whittaker Classification
#11
Which of the following is a controversial topic related to viruses?
Origin of life
Theory of relativity
Big Bang theory
Theory of evolution
#12
What is the significance of viral reassortment?
It leads to the formation of new viral strains
It enhances the stability of viral genomes
It prevents viral replication
It inhibits viral mutation
#13
Which viral classification system considers the mode of transmission?
Baltimore Classification
Mendelian Classification
ICTV Classification
Linnaean Classification
#14
What is the significance of viral quasispecies?
It promotes host cell survival
It increases viral sensitivity to antiviral drugs
It enhances viral fitness and adaptability
It prevents viral mutation
#15
Which viral structure plays a crucial role in host cell recognition?
Viral envelope
Viral capsid
Viral nucleic acid
Viral polymerase