- What is the difference in a helical capsid and Icosahedra capsid? a. What is different about the structure of a Bacteriophage? b. What is different about a “Poxvirus?”
- Explain why viruses are not considered to be alive, and discuss why this might not be an appropriate classification. Why are antiviral drugs often ineffective?
- Which of the following viruses have double stranded DNA genomes? Select all that apply. \\ Paramyxovirus \\ Reovirus \\ Bornavirus \\ Poxvirus \\ Cystovirus \\ Baculovirus
- Viruses are made up of only atoms and molecules; they contain genes in the form of either DNA or RNA. They have no metabolic activity and therefore, cannot maintain a steady internal state. When a…
- Are viruses considered living organisms? Why so/not so.
- Tobacco Mosaic Viruses (TMV) has been isolated from virtually all commercial tobacco products. Why, then, is TMV infection not an additional hazard for smokers?