Virology and Viral Characteristics Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on viral features, replication, and transmission. Test your understanding of virology in this quiz!

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of viruses?

Cellular structure
Independent metabolism
Multicellularity
Nucleus
#2

What is the role of the glycoprotein spikes on the surface of enveloped viruses?

Facilitate viral attachment
Promote viral transcription
Enhance viral replication
Initiate viral release
#3

In the context of viral taxonomy, what does the suffix '-virales' indicate?

Family
Order
Class
Genus
#4

Which type of viral nucleic acid is more prone to mutations?

Double-stranded DNA
Single-stranded RNA
Double-stranded RNA
Single-stranded DNA
#5

What is the significance of the 'latent' phase in certain viral infections?

Increased viral replication
Reduced host immune response
Absence of symptoms
Viral entry into host cells
#6

What is the primary genetic material in most viruses?

RNA
Protein
DNA
Lipids
#7

Which enzyme is essential for the replication of retroviruses?

DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Reverse transcriptase
Helicase
#8

Which virus is responsible for causing the common cold?

Rhinovirus
Influenza virus
Coronavirus
Adenovirus
#9

Which viral family does the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belong to?

Flaviviridae
Retroviridae
Paramyxoviridae
Picornaviridae
#10

What is the process of a bacteriophage injecting its genetic material into a bacterial cell called?

Adsorption
Transduction
Penetration
Integration
#11

What is the term for the protein coat surrounding the viral genetic material?

Capsid
Envelope
Nucleocapsid
Matrix
#12

Which of the following viruses causes Hepatitis B?

Influenza virus
Herpes simplex virus
Human immunodeficiency virus
Hepatitis B virus
#13

What is the mechanism of action of antiviral drugs targeting neuraminidase?

Inhibition of viral entry
Inhibition of viral release
Inhibition of viral replication
Inhibition of viral transcription
#14

What is the target of protease inhibitors in antiretroviral therapy for HIV?

Viral entry
Viral release
Viral replication
Viral integration
#15

Which of the following is NOT a method of viral transmission in humans?

Vector-borne transmission
Vertical transmission
Mechanical transmission
Mitosis transmission

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