Viral replication cycles — Flashcards

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Negative-sense RNA viruses must carry their own _____ to transcribe into positive-sense RNA

Phages that replicate via both the lytic and lysogenic cycle are known as _____

The _____ cycle is when a phage injects genetic material into a bacterium, multiplies, and then lyses the cell, releasing the new viruses.

Most RNA viruses are _____-stranded

Which type of viral genome (dsDNA, (+) RNA, (-) RNA) is not infectious by itself?_____

Most DNA viruses replicate in the _____

Filoviruses (ebola, marburg) may be transmitted via _____ or bats

Which virus is associated with outbreaks on cruise ships? _____

Which immunoglobulin is released into secretions (tears, saliva, mucus)? _____

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_____ Virus can result in pharyngitis with tonsillar exudates

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Flashcard 1: Negative-sense RNA viruses must carry their own _____ to transcribe into positive-sense RNA

Answer: RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

Flashcard 2: Phages that replicate via both the lytic and lysogenic cycle are known as _____

Answer: temperate

Flashcard 3: The _____ cycle is when a phage injects genetic material into a bacterium, multiplies, and then lyses the cell, releasing the new viruses.

Answer: Lytic (Lytic vs. Lysogenic)

Flashcard 4: Most RNA viruses are _____-stranded

Answer: single

Flashcard 5: Which type of viral genome (dsDNA, (+) RNA, (-) RNA) is not infectious by itself?_____

Answer: (-) RNA

Flashcard 6: Most DNA viruses replicate in the _____

Answer: nucleus (cytoplasm or nucleus)

Flashcard 7: Filoviruses (ebola, marburg) may be transmitted via _____ or bats

Answer: primates (apes)

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Flashcard 8: Which virus is associated with outbreaks on cruise ships? _____

Answer: Norovirus (norwalk virus)

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Flashcard 9: Which immunoglobulin is released into secretions (tears, saliva, mucus)? _____

Answer: IgA

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Flashcard 10: _____ Virus can result in pharyngitis with tonsillar exudates

Answer: Epstein-Barr

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