Viruses

Multiple Choice Questions from Viruses in Microbiology

1. Foot and mouth viruses are approximately of the size?

a. 10 µm

b. 100 µm

c. 150 µm

d. 250 µm

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2. Influenza virus has which of the following symmetry?

a. Helical

b. Icosahedral

c. Complex

d. None of the above

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3. Poliomyelitis virus has which of the following symmetry?

a. Helical

b. Icosahedral

c. Complex

d. None of the above

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4. Interferons are

a. Antigenic proteins of low molecular weight

b. Antigenic proteins of high molecular weight

c. Antibodies of low molecular weight

d. Antibodies of high molecular weight

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5. Viruses are classified according to

a. Type of nucleic acid

b. Symmetry of the capsomeres

c. Presence or absence of an envelope

d. All of the above

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6. Viruses related to geometrical factors are classified into

a. Orders

b. Families

c. Genus

d. Species

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7. Antigenic properties and  effects on living tissues are used to place viruses into

a. Orders

b. Families

c. Genus

d. Species

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8. Which of the following is RNA virus?

a. Napoviridae

b. Herpesviridae

c. Poxviridae

d. Both a and c

Answers of Multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Viruses in Microbiology

1. a
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. d
6. b
7. c
8. a

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Further Reading:
Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple (Medmaster) 

Microbiology the Easy Way (Barron's E-Z Series)


Microcards: Review Cards for Medical Students


Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access


Deja Review Microbiology & Immunology