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Question 1 pts
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.
Correct! True
False
Question 2 pts
Describe the two basic components of a virus.
Your Answer:
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1. They all have a membrane-like structure for protection. and this
structure contains genetic material.
2. Their genomic material consists of either DNA or RNA
A virus has (1) genomic material comprised of either DNA or
RNA and (2) a capsid, a membrane-like protective structure
that contains the genetic material, similar to the nucleus of a
eukaryotic cell.
looking for the word "capsid" in particular
Question 3 pts
The ________ surrounds the capsid of some viruses.
Your Answer:
Envelop
envelope
Question 4 pts
True or False. You would expect to see a viral envelope on a virus
infecting a bacterial cell.
True
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Correct! False
False. The overwhelming majority of animal viruses are enveloped
whereas the majority of plant or bacteria-infecting viruses are not.
Question 5 pts
Rank the following viruses based on their size from largest to smallest:
Orthomyxovirus
Poliovirus
Variolavirus
Your Answer:
1. Variolavirus
2. Orthomyxovirus
3. Poliovirus
Variolavirus (~200nm) > Orthomyxovirus (100-150nm) >
Poliovirus (~30nm)
Question 6 pts
True or False: Viral replication occurs after it attaches and enters the host
cell.
Correct! True
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