Viral Structures and Replication Mechanisms Quiz

Explore key virology concepts through 15 questions on viral structures, replication mechanisms, and viral life cycles.

#1

Which viral structure is responsible for protecting the genetic material of a virus?

Capsid
Envelope
Spike protein
Nucleocapsid
#2

Which viral replication cycle leads to the death of the host cell?

Lytic cycle
Lysogenic cycle
Budding
Attachment
#3

Which step in the viral life cycle involves the release of newly formed viral particles from the host cell?

Attachment
Penetration
Maturation
Release
#4

Which viral structure plays a crucial role in the attachment of the virus to specific receptors on the host cell membrane?

Capsid
Envelope
Spike protein
Nucleocapsid
#5

Which step in the viral life cycle involves the injection of viral genetic material into the host cell?

Attachment
Penetration
Maturation
Release
#6

What is the primary function of the viral envelope?

Protection of genetic material
Attachment to host cells
Replication of viral genome
Facilitation of viral assembly
#7

Which enzyme is crucial for the replication of RNA viruses?

DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Reverse transcriptase
Ligase
#8

What is a key difference between positive-sense and negative-sense RNA viruses?

Method of entry into host cells
Direction of RNA synthesis
Number of viral proteins
Host range
#9

Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of DNA from an RNA template in retroviral replication?

RNA polymerase
Reverse transcriptase
DNA ligase
DNA polymerase
#10

What is the purpose of the viral protease in the final stages of the viral life cycle?

Facilitates entry into host cells
Cleaves viral polyprotein into functional proteins
Initiates viral genome replication
Facilitates viral attachment
#11

In the context of viral replication, what is the purpose of the primer?

Initiate transcription
Initiate translation
Initiate DNA replication
Initiate RNA replication
#12

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of retroviral replication?

Formation of viroids
Reverse transcription
Direct fusion with host cell membrane
Lytic cycle
#13

What is the role of integrase in the life cycle of retroviruses?

Facilitates integration of viral DNA into host genome
Cleaves host cell membrane
Promotes viral assembly
Replicates viral RNA
#14

What is the primary function of the viral matrix protein in the budding of enveloped viruses?

Facilitates attachment to host cells
Forms the viral capsid
Anchors viral envelope proteins
Initiates viral genome replication
#15

In the context of viral replication, what is a provirus?

Viral genome integrated into host DNA
Inactive virus particle
Viral RNA transcript
Viral protein coat

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