Viruses in Biology Quiz

Viruses require a host cell to replicate.

Respiratory droplets are a common mode of virus transmission, especially for respiratory viruses like COVID-19.

Binary fission is a method of bacterial replication, not viral replication.

A prophage is a dormant viral genome integrated into the host DNA.

Bacteriophages typically contain DNA, not RNA, as their genetic material.

Viral spikes help viruses attach to specific receptors on host cells.

Binary fission is a method of cell division, not viral entry.

Capsids provide protection to the genetic material of viruses.

Reverse transcriptase converts HIV RNA into DNA for integration into the host genome.

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles.

Retroviruses, like HIV, use reverse transcription to integrate their RNA into host DNA.

Rhinoviruses are a common cause of the common cold.

Viral envelopes contain proteins that aid in host cell attachment and entry.

RNA viruses have high mutation rates, contributing to their adaptability.

Viroids are small, infectious RNA molecules lacking a protein coat.

Antigenic variation involves changing surface proteins to evade immune detection.

Capsids enclose the genetic material of viruses.

HIV is a well-known retrovirus.

Ebola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and other primates.