#1
Which of the following is not a type of viral genome?
Triple-stranded RNA (tsRNA)
ExplanationtsRNA is not a type of viral genome; viruses commonly have DNA or RNA genomes.
#2
What is the primary target of antiviral drugs?
Viral replication machinery
ExplanationAntiviral drugs target the machinery viruses use to replicate inside host cells.
#3
Which virus is responsible for causing measles?
Measles virus
ExplanationThe measles virus causes the contagious measles disease.
#4
What is the protein coat surrounding the genetic material of a virus called?
Capsid
ExplanationThe capsid is the protein shell enclosing the viral genome.
#5
Which virus is responsible for causing dengue fever?
Dengue virus
ExplanationDengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by mosquitoes.
#6
Which virus is responsible for causing polio?
Poliovirus
ExplanationPolio is caused by the poliovirus.
#7
Which virus causes COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2
ExplanationSARS-CoV-2 is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19.
#8
What is the term for a virus that infects bacteria?
Phage
ExplanationA phage is a virus that infects bacteria, also known as a bacteriophage.
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of retroviruses?
Use of reverse transcriptase
ExplanationRetroviruses use reverse transcriptase to transcribe their RNA into DNA.
#10
What is the most common route of transmission for the hepatitis B virus?
Bloodborne
ExplanationHepatitis B virus is commonly transmitted through blood contact.
#11
Which virus is responsible for causing Ebola hemorrhagic fever?
Ebola virus
ExplanationThe Ebola virus is the causative agent of Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
#12
Which of the following is not a symptom of viral infection?
Blood clotting
ExplanationBlood clotting is not typically associated with viral infections.
#13
Which enzyme is essential for HIV replication?
Reverse transcriptase
ExplanationReverse transcriptase is crucial for converting HIV RNA into DNA during replication.
#14
What is the viral family of the causative agent of smallpox?
Poxviridae
ExplanationSmallpox is caused by the variola virus, which belongs to the Poxviridae family.
#15
Which virus is associated with the development of cervical cancer?
Human papillomavirus
ExplanationHuman papillomavirus infections are linked to the development of cervical cancer.
#16
Which virus is associated with the development of infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
ExplanationInfectious mononucleosis is often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
#17
What is the term for the protein subunits that make up the capsid of a virus?
Capsomeres
ExplanationCapsomeres are the protein subunits forming the capsid of a virus.
#18
Which virus is associated with causing viral encephalitis transmitted by mosquitoes?
West Nile virus
ExplanationWest Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause viral encephalitis.