BIO 171 Module 6 Exam

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Question 1

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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

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Describe the two basic components of a virus.

Your Answer:

Genomic material comprised of either DNA or RNA and a capsid



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.




Question 3

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, The ________ surrounds the capsid of some viruses.

Your Answer:

envelope



envelope




Question 4

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True or False. You would expect to see a viral envelope on a virus infecting a bacterial cell.

True

Correct!

False

False. The overwhelming majority of animal viruses are enveloped whereas the majority of plant or
bacteria-infecting viruses are not.



Question 5

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Rank the following viruses based on their size from largest to smallest:



Orthomyxovirus



Poliovirus



Variolavirus



Your Answer:

1. Variolavirus 2. Orthomyxovirus 3. Polivirus