Pathogens and Infectious Diseases: Further Exploration (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Which component do ALL viruses contain?
Which component do ALL viruses contain?
Genetic material and a capsid
What makes prions unique compared to all other pathogens?
What makes prions unique compared to all other pathogens?
They contain no genetic material
What happens in the final step of the viral lytic cycle?
What happens in the final step of the viral lytic cycle?
Host cell bursts, releasing virions
How do infectious prion proteins differ from normal prion proteins in structure?
How do infectious prion proteins differ from normal prion proteins in structure?
Infectious has beta-pleated sheets
What is the typical incubation period for prion diseases (TSEs)?
What is the typical incubation period for prion diseases (TSEs)?
5-20 years
How many essential elements make up the chain of infection?
How many essential elements make up the chain of infection?
Three
How far can infected droplets travel through air when someone coughs or sneezes?
How far can infected droplets travel through air when someone coughs or sneezes?
Up to 8 metres
What percentage of all human infectious diseases are vector-borne?
What percentage of all human infectious diseases are vector-borne?
17%
What fever temperature indicated equine influenza in the 2007 Australian outbreak?
What fever temperature indicated equine influenza in the 2007 Australian outbreak?
or higher
Which feature distinguishes bacterial from fungal colonies on agar plates?
Which feature distinguishes bacterial from fungal colonies on agar plates?
Bacterial smooth; fungal furry