MICROBIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS - A CLINICAL
APPROACH - CHAPTER 5 IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Adsorption ANSWER >> A process of adhering one molecule onto the surface of
another molecule.
Bacteriophage ANSWER >> A virus that specifically infects bacteria.
Capsid ANSWER >> The protein covering of a virus's nucleic acid core. Capsids exhibit
symmetry due to the regular arrangement of subunits called capsomers.
Cytopathic Effects ANSWER >> The degenerative changes in cells associated with
virus infection. Examples: the formation of multinucleate giant cells, the prominent
cytoplasmic inclusions of nerve cells infected by rabies virus.
Envelope ANSWER >> When enveloped viruses are released from the host cell, they
take with them a bit of its membrane system in the form of an envelope.
Lysogenic Conversion ANSWER >> A bacterium acquires a new genetic trait due to the
presence of genetic material from an infecting phage.
Lysogenic State ANSWER >> The virus is incorporated into the host's genetic material.
Lytic cycle ANSWER >> Involves full completion of viral infection through lysis and
release of virions.
Oncoviruses ANSWER >> Mammalian virus capable of causing malignant tumors.
Penetration (Viral) ANSWER >> The step in viral multiplication in which virus enters the
host cell.
APPROACH - CHAPTER 5 IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Adsorption ANSWER >> A process of adhering one molecule onto the surface of
another molecule.
Bacteriophage ANSWER >> A virus that specifically infects bacteria.
Capsid ANSWER >> The protein covering of a virus's nucleic acid core. Capsids exhibit
symmetry due to the regular arrangement of subunits called capsomers.
Cytopathic Effects ANSWER >> The degenerative changes in cells associated with
virus infection. Examples: the formation of multinucleate giant cells, the prominent
cytoplasmic inclusions of nerve cells infected by rabies virus.
Envelope ANSWER >> When enveloped viruses are released from the host cell, they
take with them a bit of its membrane system in the form of an envelope.
Lysogenic Conversion ANSWER >> A bacterium acquires a new genetic trait due to the
presence of genetic material from an infecting phage.
Lysogenic State ANSWER >> The virus is incorporated into the host's genetic material.
Lytic cycle ANSWER >> Involves full completion of viral infection through lysis and
release of virions.
Oncoviruses ANSWER >> Mammalian virus capable of causing malignant tumors.
Penetration (Viral) ANSWER >> The step in viral multiplication in which virus enters the
host cell.
