Description : Which one of the following statements about interferon is FALSE? a. Interferon is produced in response to a viral infection. b. Interferon is a naturally produced protein. c. Interferon puts uninfected cells in an antiviral state. d. Interferon is a protein that binds to RNA virus genomes.
Last Answer : d. Interferon is a protein that binds to RNA virus genomes.
Description : Which of the following type of recombination does not require homologous sequences and isimportant for the integration of viral genomes into bacterial chromosomes? A- Mutagenic recombimation B- Site-specific recombination C- Replicative recombination D- General recombination
Last Answer : Site-specific recombination
Description : A new field of _________ has arisen from sequencing, analyzing and comparing microbial genomes. a. PCR b. DNA probes c. microbial genomics d. microarrays
Last Answer : c. microbial genomics
Description : A metagenome refers to a. A Large Genome In An Organism. b. The Collective Genomes Of Many Organisms. c. The Genome Of A Metazoan. d. Two Identical Genomes In Different Species.
Last Answer : b. The Collective Genomes Of Many Organisms.
Description : Recombination of virus genomes occurs A- by transduction B- by transcription C- simultaneous infection of a host cell by two viruses with homologous chromosomes D- by transformation
Last Answer : simultaneous infection of a host cell by two viruses with homologous chromosomes
Description : Proteomics is A-the study of algal genomes B-a branch of quantum physics dealing with proteins C-the study of formation of lipo-protein in animals
Last Answer : the study of the entire collection of proteins expressed by an organism
Description : The physical nature of genomes is studied under A-structural genomics B- comparative genomics C- proteo genomics D-functional genomics
Last Answer : structural genomics
Description : Which of the following theory is supported by the genomic sequence of the obligate intracellularparasite Rickettsia prowazekii ? A- Parasitic bacteria have very large genomes B- Parasites have a ... viruses C- Mitochondria have evolved from endosymbiotic bacteria D- All bacteria evolved from viruses
Last Answer : Mitochondria have evolved from endosymbiotic bacteria
Description : Viroids contain a. RNA and DNA. b. Only RNA. c. DNA and a capsid. d. RNA and an envelope.
Last Answer : b. Only RNA.
Description : The only correct statement about oncoviruses is (A) All the oncoviruses are RNA viruses (B) Reverse transcriptase is present in all oncoviruses (C) Viral oncogenes are identical to human protooncogens (D) Both DNA and RNA viruses can be oncoviruses
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Vancomycin inhibits _____________ synthesis. a. protein b. DNA c. bacterial cell wall d. RNA
Last Answer : c. bacterial cell wall
Description : Retroviruses are so-named because their reverse transcriptase _____. a. reverses the flow of genetic information by stimulating information to proceed from RNA to DNA. b. reverses the normal ... the action of drugs on viruses and allows them to continue multiplying in living cells.
Last Answer : a. reverses the flow of genetic information by stimulating information to proceed from RNA to DNA.
Description : The genome of a virus may contain either ______ or ______. a. DNA; protein b. protein; carbohydrate c. carbohydrate; RNA d. RNA; DNA
Last Answer : d. RNA; DNA
Description : A seals sticky ends of recombinant DNA segments. a. DNA Ligase b. restriction endonuclease c. protease d. RNA polymerase
Last Answer : b. restriction endonuclease
Description : Which one of the following is common between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes? a. Presence or absence of introns. b. Loop or linear chromosomes. c. Genetic recombination occurrence in RNA. d. Mutations occur in the DNA.
Last Answer : d. Mutations occur in the DNA.
Description : At a chromosome replication fork, the lagging strand consists of__ That is joined by___. a. RNA sequences; DNA ligase b. Okazaki Fragments; RNA Polymerase c. RNA sequences; ribosomes d. Okazaki fragments; DNA ligase
Last Answer : d. Okazaki fragments; DNA ligase
Description : The enzyme adds complementary bases to the DNA template strand during replication. a. Ligase b. Helicase c. DNA polymerase III d. RNA polymerase
Last Answer : d. RNA polymerase
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A.RNA polymerase B.Peptidyl transferase C.DNA ligase D.DNA polymerase
Last Answer : B.Peptidyl transferase
Description : Negative regulation of protein synthesis is accomplished by A- allosteric inhibition B- the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter C- the binding of a repressor to the DNA D- the binding of a repressor to the RNA polymerase
Last Answer : the binding of a repressor to the DNA
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A- RNA Polymerase B- Peptidlytransferase C- DNA ligase D- DNA polymerase
Last Answer : Peptidlytransferase
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A- RNA polymerase B- .Peptidyltransferase C- DNA ligase D- .DNA polymerase
Last Answer : .Peptidyltransferase
Description : The role of molecular chaperones is to A-facilitate binding of ribosomes to mRNA B-degrade newly synthesized polypeptides that contain inaccurate sequences C-.facilitate binding of RNA polymerase to DNA D-aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Last Answer : -aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Last Answer : aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Description : The flow of genetic material in microbial cells usually takes place from A- RNA through DNA to proteins B- proteins through RNA to DNA C- .DNA through RNA to proteins D- none of these
Last Answer : .DNA through RNA to proteins
Description : In the 18th century Carl Linnaeus started classifying organisms based a. Similarities in form b. DNA c. RNA d. Enzymes
Last Answer : a. Similarities in form
Description : _______ was first used to catalog organisms into one of three domains. a. Photosynthesis b. Ribosomal RNA genes c. Nuclear DNA genes d. Mitochondrial DNA genes
Last Answer : b. Ribosomal RNA genes
Description : Both DNA and RNA are composed of _______ a. polynucleotides b. genes c. polysaccharides d. polypeptides
Last Answer : a. polynucleotides
Description : Technical virology questions about ERVs and RNA vs. DNA viral rates of mutation?
Last Answer : You’re going to make me dig out my old biochemistry texts for this one. Don’t have time now but I’ll do it when I get home from work.
Description : The antiviral action of amantadine is exerted through: A. Interaction with the viral M2 protein B. Interaction with a virus directed thymidine kinase C. Inhibition of a viral protease enzyme D. Inhibition of viral RNA mediated DNA synthesi
Last Answer : A. Interaction with the viral M2 protein
Description : Chromosomes consist of – (1) DNA and lipids (2) RNA and amino acids (3) DNA and proteins (4) RNA and sugar
Last Answer : (3) DNA and proteins Explanation: A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements ... . Chromosomes also contain DNAbound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions.
Description : Chromosomes consist of (1) DNA and lipids (2) RNA and amino acids (3) DNA and proteins (4) RNA and sugar
Last Answer : DNA and proteins
Description : Antibiotics will not work against _____ diseases because they lack the structures and metabolic machinery with which antibiotics interfere. a. viral b. bacterial c. fungal d. protozoan
Last Answer : a. viral
Description : The imidazole drugs are of value for treating a. Viral diseases. b. Protozoal diseases and bacterial diseases. c. Bacterial diseases. d. Fungal diseases.
Last Answer : d. Fungal diseases
Description : Antiviral drugs that are base analogs inhibit a. Viral Entry. b. Genome Replication. c. Uncoating. d. Naturation.
Last Answer : b. Genome Replication.
Description : Which of the following is a cause of a secondary immunodeficiency? a. X-linked inheritance b. Deficiencies in the complement system c. Viral infection resembling self-cells d. All the above are correct
Last Answer : c. Viral infection resembling self-cells
Description : ALL the following are immunogenic except: a. Bacterial Flagella. b. Haptens. c. Bacterial Pili. d. Viral Spikes.
Last Answer : d. Viral Spikes.
Description : Virus infected cells produce a set of cytokine proteins called _____ that "alert" surrounding cells to the viral threat. a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) b. Interferon. c. Toll Like Receptors (TLR) d. Acute Phase Proteins
Last Answer : b. Interferon.
Description : The ______ causes a viral hemorrhagic fever that has been responsible for many outbreaks in Africa. a. norovirus b. Lassa fever virus c. Ebolavirus d. Rotavirus
Last Answer : b. Lassa fever virus
Description : Which one of the following is not a viral disease of the nervous system? a. West Nile fever b. Hantavirus c. Polio d. Rabies
Last Answer : c. Polio
Description : Rotavirus and the noroviruses can both be causes of viral ______ when transferred to humans by ______. a. meningitis; mosquitoes b. meningitis; water c. gastroenteritis; mosquitoes d. gastroenteritis; water
Last Answer : a. meningitis; mosquitoes
Description : _____ is the most common lower respiratory tract disease among infants and young children a. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) b. Viral pneumonia c. Influenza d. The common cold
Last Answer : a. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Description : ALL of the following are diseases caused by the adenoviruses except a. Viral pneumonia. b. Acute respiratory disease. c. Parainfluenza. d. Common cold.
Last Answer : c. Parainfluenza.
Description : When a viral nucleic acid becomes part of the host cell chromosome it is called _____. a. lysis b. lysogeny c. maturation d. latent
Last Answer : b. lysogeny
Description : Attenuated viruses are those that _____. a. can be used to treat viral disease. b. give rise to viroids and prions. c. multiply in cells but at a low rate. d. have been treated with chemicals such as formaldehyde.
Last Answer : c. multiply in cells but at a low rate.
Description : Though few in number, some drugs, such as _____, can be used to treat some viral infections. a. penicillin and ampicillin b. isoniazid and dapsone c. amantadine and acyclovir d. streptomycin and amphotericin
Last Answer : c. amantadine and acyclovir
Description : The oncogene theory states that transforming genes a. Normally Occur In The Host Genome. b. Can Exist In Viruses. c. Are Not Of Viral Origin. d. All Of The Above (A—C) Are Correct.
Last Answer : d. All Of The Above (A—C) Are Correct
Description : A plaque is a a. Change In Cell Structure Due To Viral Infection. b. Viral Cell Inclusion. c. Clear Zone Within A Lawn Of Bacteria. d. Cellular Aggregation Of Phage Heads.
Last Answer : c. Clear Zone Within A Lawn Of Bacteria.
Description : Tissue tropism refers to a. what tissues grow due to a viral infection. b. what tissues are resistant to viral infection. c. what organisms a virus infects. d. what cells or tissues a virus infects.
Last Answer : d. what cells or tissues a virus infects.