Practice - Viruses (HL only)
Practice Questions
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What is a virus?
💡 Hint: Think about how viruses differ from cells.
Name two types of nucleic acids found in viruses.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of genetic material.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of nucleic acid does a retrovirus contain?
💡 Hint: Recall what retro stands for in retroviruses.
True or False: Non-enveloped viruses are generally more susceptible to environmental conditions than enveloped viruses.
💡 Hint: Think about their protective structures.
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Challenge Problems
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Given that a virus misses its receptor due to a rapid mutation, explain how that could affect viral transmission and disease spread.
💡 Hint: Think about how specific receptors are to virus entry.
Analyze the implications of a viral outbreak that tends towards a lytic cycle; what would be the outcome for the host population?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of rapid viral replication and cell lysis.
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