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WorksheetsChapter 1.1 Introduction to Virology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following can be used for INDIRECT virus detection?
Viral RNA
Host DNA
Viral spike protein
Host antibody
Which of the following is NOT a host for virus propagation?
Mosquito
Chicken embryo
Culture medium
Mice
A clear indication that a virus can grow in a cell line is the appearance of __________
cytopathic effect
cytotoxic activity
cytoplasmic effect
Which of the following is a DIRECT virus detection test?
Complement fixation test
Antibody ELISA
Real-time PCR
Some viruses do not kill cells but instead transform normal cells into cancer cells.
True
False
A virus can remain in the host body in a dormant state, without causing active disease symptoms. This is called a/an ________ infection.
mild
acute
latent
persistent
An example of an acute infection is caused by _________
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Rotavirus
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
SARS-CoV-2 is a virus transmitted through _________
mosquito bite
skin abrasion
gastrointestinal tract
respiratory tract
Rabies is transmitted to human through __________
dog bites
respiratory tract
food contamination
sexual intercourse
Which of the following COULD NOT inactivate viruses?
Boiling
Formaldehyde
UV radiation
Chlorox
Freezing
