PORTAGE BIOD 171 MICROBIOLOGY MODULE 6 EXAM | 2025/2026 NEWEST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADED

PORTAGE BIOD 171 MICROBIOLOGY

MODULE 6 EXAM | 2025/2026 NEWEST

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH

CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+

GRADED



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.

,Describe the two basic components of a virus. -

>> correct answer >>1. genomic material

comprised of either DNA or RNA

2. a capsid: membrane-like protective structure

that contains the genetic material




The envelope surrounds the _________ of some

viruses. - >> correct answer >>capsid




True or False. You would expect to see a viral

envelope on a virus infecting a bacterial cell. -

>> correct answer >>False. The overwhelming

majority of animal viruses are enveloped

, whereas the majority of plant or bacteria-

infecting viruses are not.




Rank the following viruses based on their size

from largest to smallest: Orthomyxovirus




Poliovirus

Variolavirus - >> correct answer >>Variolavirus

(~200nm) > Orthomyxovirus (100-150nm) >

Poliovirus (~30nm)




True or False: Viral replication occurs after it

attaches and enters the host cell. - >> correct