Viral Replication (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Why can't viruses replicate independently?
Why can't viruses replicate independently?
They lack cellular machinery
What determines which types of cells a virus can infect?
What determines which types of cells a virus can infect?
Specificity of attachment proteins
What is the capsid?
What is the capsid?
Protein shell around viral genes
Where does RNA from an RNA virus go directly to in the host cell?
Where does RNA from an RNA virus go directly to in the host cell?
Ribosomes
What does DNA from a DNA virus produce first?
What does DNA from a DNA virus produce first?
RNA
In budding, what coats the virus as it exits?
In budding, what coats the virus as it exits?
Host cell membrane material
What happens to the host cell during viral rupturing?
What happens to the host cell during viral rupturing?
It is destroyed completely
Why are viruses considered non-living entities?
Why are viruses considered non-living entities?
Depend on host cells for replication
What must viral attachment proteins match for successful infection?
What must viral attachment proteins match for successful infection?
Compatible host cell receptors
How many main stages are in the viral replication cycle?
How many main stages are in the viral replication cycle?
Three