#1
What is the primary function of viral taxonomy?
To study the structure of viruses
To classify viruses based on shared characteristics
To develop vaccines against viruses
To analyze viral genetic material
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical virus?
Capsid
Membrane envelope
Ribosomes
Genetic material
#3
Which of the following is a method used for viral replication?
Binary fission
Budding
Mitosis
Meiosis
#4
What is the name for a virus that infects bacteria?
Viroid
Phage
Prion
Retrovirus
#5
Which kingdom do viruses belong to?
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
They are not classified in any kingdom
#6
Which of the following is NOT a mode of viral transmission?
Vector-borne transmission
Contact with infected bodily fluids
Airborne transmission
Photosynthesis
#7
What is the basic structure of a virus?
Protein coat surrounding genetic material
Membrane-bound organelles with DNA
Cell wall with cytoplasm
Complex network of microtubules
#8
Which viral taxonomy level is directly below family?
#9
Which of the following is NOT a type of viral genome?
#10
What is the function of the viral envelope?
Protection of genetic material
Facilitation of attachment to host cells
Regulation of viral gene expression
Assembly of viral particles
#11
What is the role of viral polymerase during viral replication?
Catalyzing the formation of viral proteins
Facilitating viral attachment to host cells
Copying viral RNA or DNA
Disrupting the host cell's metabolic processes
#12
Which viral structure contains the genetic material?
Capsid
Envelope
Spike protein
Nucleocapsid
#13
What is a characteristic feature of retroviruses?
Single-stranded DNA genome
Double-stranded RNA genome
Reverse transcriptase enzyme
Presence of a lipid bilayer
#14
Which viral structure is responsible for viral attachment to host cells?
Capsid
Envelope
Spike protein
Nucleocapsid
#15
Which of the following viruses is responsible for COVID-19?
Influenza virus
Coronavirus
Ebola virus
HIV
#16
Which viral protein facilitates the release of mature viruses from host cells?
Protease
Ligase
Hemagglutinin
Neuraminidase
#17
Which virus is associated with causing cervical cancer?
Hepatitis B virus
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Herpes simplex virus
Epstein-Barr virus