Practice - Basic Viral Structure
Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of genetic material in viruses?
💡 Hint: Think about the molecules that carry genetic information.
What is a capsid?
💡 Hint: It's like a shell for a nut.
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What type of virus uses reverse transcription?
💡 Hint: Think about viruses that integrate into host DNA.
True or False: Non-enveloped viruses are generally more sensitive to environmental changes.
💡 Hint: Consider which viruses can withstand harsher conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a new virus is discovered that presents a typical helical capsid structure and single-stranded RNA with an envelope, classify this virus and discuss its potential implications for infection.
💡 Hint: Think about how structure relates to function.
Analyze how the classification of a virus (such as a retrovirus) can affect treatment options and public health response strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider treatment challenges posed by integration into host genomes.
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