BIOD 171 Essential Microbiology Portage Lea
Question 1
True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space (much like th
viruses are classified as eukaryotic.
True
Correct! False
False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic.
Question 2
Describe the two basic components of a virus.
Your Answer:
Two basic components of a virus the genomic material comprosed of either DNA or RNA
is the membrane or protective coat that contains the genetic material
, BIOD 171 Essential Microbiology Portage Learning Module 6 Exam Questions and Answ
Question 3
The surrounds the capsid of some viruses.
Your Answer:
Capsid
, BIOD 171 Essential Microbiology Portage Learning Module 6 Exam Questions and Answ
envelope
Question 4
True or False. You would expect to see a viral envelope on a virus infecting a bacterial c
True
Correct! False
Question 5
Rank the following viruses based on their size from largest to smallest:
Orthomyxovirus
Poliovirus
Variolavirus
Your Answer:
Variolavirus is the largest
Orthomyxovirus is second
last is poliovirus