Question 1

The family of reoviruses contain dsRNA genomes that replicate from the template of ________ which makes it a ________ replication process.

Accepted Answer

A)  only the positive ssRNA strand / conservative 
B)  only the positive ssRNA strand / semiconservative 
C)  both RNA strands /conservative 
D)  both RNA strands / semiconservative 
A)  only the positive ssRNA strand / conservative 
B)  only the positive ssRNA strand / semiconservative 
C)  both RNA strands /conservative 
D)  both RNA strands / semiconservative

Question 2

The Baltimore Scheme to classify viruses contains a total of ________ groups based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  four / genome composition 
B)  four / genome composition and transcription mechanism 
C)  seven / genome composition 
D)  seven / genome composition and transcription mechanism 
A)  four / genome composition 
B)  four / genome composition and transcription mechanism 
C)  seven / genome composition 
D)  seven / genome composition and transcription mechanism

Question 3

Describe one use of bacteriophage Mu for a bacterial geneticist,and explain why it is useful.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but bacteriophage Mu i

Question 4

In contrast to positive ssRNA viruses such as coronaviruses and polioviruses,the genome of retroviruses

Accepted Answer

A)  lacks genes encoding for tRNA primers. 
B)  must first integrate into the host's genome before transcription. 
C)  is negative ssRNA. 
D)  lacks ribonuclease activity. 
A)  lacks genes encoding for tRNA primers. 
B)  must first integrate into the host's genome before transcription. 
C)  is negative ssRNA. 
D)  lacks ribonuclease activity.

Question 5

Gene therapy viruses are usually constructed from which type of virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  adenoviruses 
B)  cytomegaloviruses 
C)  polyomaviruses 
D)  poxviruses 
A)  adenoviruses 
B)  cytomegaloviruses 
C)  polyomaviruses 
D)  poxviruses

Question 6

Herpesviruses can cause all of the following diseases in humans EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer. 
B)  chicken pox. 
C)  cold sores. 
D)  spongiform encephalopathy. 
A)  cancer. 
B)  chicken pox. 
C)  cold sores. 
D)  spongiform encephalopathy.

Question 7

Polyproteins made from human viruses such as poliovirus must be ________ in order to yield the required functional units of the virus.

Accepted Answer

A)  able to interact with VPg proteins 
B)  chemically modified with either glycolation or methylation 
C)  post-translationally cleaved 
D)  properly folded into secondary and tertiary structures 
A)  able to interact with VPg proteins 
B)  chemically modified with either glycolation or methylation 
C)  post-translationally cleaved 
D)  properly folded into secondary and tertiary structures

The family of reoviruses contain dsRNA genomes that replicate from the template of which makes it a replication process.

The Baltimore Scheme to classify viruses contains a total of groups based on .

Describe one use of bacteriophage Mu for a bacterial geneticist,and explain why it is useful.

In contrast to positive ssRNA viruses such as coronaviruses and polioviruses,the genome of retroviruses

Gene therapy viruses are usually constructed from which type of virus?

Herpesviruses can cause all of the following diseases in humans EXCEPT

Polyproteins made from human viruses such as poliovirus must be ________ in order to yield the required functional units of the virus.

Microorganisms and Microbiology

Microbial Cell Structure and Function

Microbial Metabolism

Molecular Biology

Microbial Growth and Control

Microbial Genomics

Metabolic Regulation

Viruses and Virology

Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Microbial Evolution and Systematics

Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms

Functional Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Archaea

Diversity of Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Methods in Microbial Ecology

Microbial Ecosystems

Nutrient Cycles

Microbiology of the Built Environment

Microbial Symbioses

Microbial Interactions With Humans

Immunity and Host Defense

Immune Mechanisms

Molecular Immunology

Diagnostic Microbiology

Epidemiology

Person-To-Person Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Vectorborne and Soilborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Water and Food As Vehicles of Bacterial Diseases

Eukaryotic Pathogens: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases

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Exam 9: Viral Genomes and Diversity

The family of reoviruses contain dsRNA genomes that replicate from the template of ________ which makes it a ________ replication process.

The Baltimore Scheme to classify viruses contains a total of ________ groups based on ________.

Describe one use of bacteriophage Mu for a bacterial geneticist,and explain why it is useful.

In contrast to positive ssRNA viruses such as coronaviruses and polioviruses,the genome of retroviruses

Gene therapy viruses are usually constructed from which type of virus?

Herpesviruses can cause all of the following diseases in humans EXCEPT

Polyproteins made from human viruses such as poliovirus must be ________ in order to yield the required functional units of the virus.

Microorganisms and Microbiology

Microbial Cell Structure and Function

Microbial Metabolism

Molecular Biology

Microbial Growth and Control

Microbial Genomics

Metabolic Regulation

Viruses and Virology

Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Microbial Evolution and Systematics

Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms

Functional Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Archaea

Diversity of Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Methods in Microbial Ecology

Microbial Ecosystems

Nutrient Cycles

Microbiology of the Built Environment

Microbial Symbioses

Microbial Interactions With Humans

Immunity and Host Defense

Immune Mechanisms

Molecular Immunology

Diagnostic Microbiology

Epidemiology

Person-To-Person Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Vectorborne and Soilborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Water and Food As Vehicles of Bacterial Diseases

Eukaryotic Pathogens: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases

Filters

The family of reoviruses contain dsRNA genomes that replicate from the template of which makes it a replication process.

The Baltimore Scheme to classify viruses contains a total of groups based on .