Micro Exam 6 Portage Learning Exam Questions and Answers.

Micro Exam 6 Portage Learning Exam Questions and Answers
Question 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.
Correct Answer
False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic



Question 2
Describe the two basic components of a virus.
Correct Answer
1) Genomic material made up of DNA or RNA
2) Capsid, which is a membrane like protective structure that contains genetic material.



Question 3
The ________ surrounds the capsid of some viruses.
Correct Answer
envelope




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, Question 4
Rank the falling viruses from smallest to largest:
Poliovirus
Variolavirus
Orthomyxovirus
Correct Answer
Variolavirus
Orthomyxovirus
Poliovirus



Question 5
True or False: Viral replication occurs after it attaches and enters the host cell.
Correct Answer
True



Question 6
True or False. You would expect to see a viral envelope on a virus infecting a bacterial cell.
Correct Answer
False. The majority of animal viruses are enveloped whereas the majority of plant or bacteria infecting viruses are not




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