Straighterline microbiology BIO250 Topic 8: Microbial Genetics Graded Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2025)

Straighterline microbiology BIO250 Topic 8: Microbial Genetics Graded
Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2025)

• BIO250_SL_V7
• Topic 8: Microbial Genetics



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Which family of viruses is commonly associated with respiratory infections
such as the common cold?
Select one:
a.
Papillomaviridae
b.
Herpesviridae
c.
Poxviridae
d.
Adenoviridae


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What happens if no viable host cells remain during the viral growth curve?
Select one:
a.
Decline


b.
Burst Release
c.
Inoculation
d.
Eclipse Phase
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What is the primary characteristic that differentiates a prion from a viroid or
virusoid?
Select one:
a.
Prions are composed of RNA.
b.
Prions require a helper virus for replication.
c.
Prions are composed of DNA.
d.
Prions are composed solely of protein.


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