BIOD 171 COMPREHENSIVE MODULE 006
MICROBIOLOGY ESSENTIAL
PORTAGE LEARNING
GENEVA COLLEGE
,THIS DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING:
Module 6 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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, BIOD 171 MODULE 006 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
1. True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space, (much like the
nucleus of a cell) viruses are classified as eukaryotic:
Answer choices:
- True
- False
Correct Answer: False
Expert Rationale: Viruses are acellular entities lacking cellular structure entirely, including any membrane-
bound organelles such as nuclei. While the viral genome is enclosed within a protein capsid, this does not
equate to the presence of a nucleus. Viruses do not possess the cellular machinery characteristic of either
eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells and are therefore considered separate entities from cellular life domains.
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2. True or False. Although viruses may contain their genome within an enclosed space (much like
the nucleus of a cell), it is considered neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic:
Answer choices:
- True
- False
Correct Answer: True
Expert Rationale: The viral genome is encased within a capsid protein shell but viruses lack the cellular
features that define prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They do not have ribosomes, cytoplasm, membranes,
or the metabolic pathways of living cells and replicate only inside host cells, hence they form a distinct
biological category known as acellular infectious agents.
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MICROBIOLOGY ESSENTIAL
PORTAGE LEARNING
GENEVA COLLEGE
,THIS DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF THE
FOLLOWING:
Module 6 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Clear images
Expert-Verified Explanations
, BIOD 171 MODULE 006 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
1. True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space, (much like the
nucleus of a cell) viruses are classified as eukaryotic:
Answer choices:
- True
- False
Correct Answer: False
Expert Rationale: Viruses are acellular entities lacking cellular structure entirely, including any membrane-
bound organelles such as nuclei. While the viral genome is enclosed within a protein capsid, this does not
equate to the presence of a nucleus. Viruses do not possess the cellular machinery characteristic of either
eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells and are therefore considered separate entities from cellular life domains.
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2. True or False. Although viruses may contain their genome within an enclosed space (much like
the nucleus of a cell), it is considered neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic:
Answer choices:
- True
- False
Correct Answer: True
Expert Rationale: The viral genome is encased within a capsid protein shell but viruses lack the cellular
features that define prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They do not have ribosomes, cytoplasm, membranes,
or the metabolic pathways of living cells and replicate only inside host cells, hence they form a distinct
biological category known as acellular infectious agents.
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