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GK Questions and Answers On Types of Viruses Biology
GK Questions and Answers On Types of Viruses Biology
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2. Name the virus that is transmitted through the biting of infected animals, birds, and
insects to a human?
A. Rabies Virus
B. Ebola Virus
C. Flavivirus
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Transmission of the virus through the biting of infected animals, birds, and insects to
humans is known as Zoonoses. Examples: Rabies virus. Alphavirus, Flavivirus, Ebola virus, etc.
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Explanation: Viruses do not contain ribosomes, so they cannot make proteins. That is why they are
dependent on their host. Viruses have different shapes, sizes and can be categorised by their
shapes.
6. Name the virus that covers himself with a modified section of the cell membrane and
create a protective lipid envelope?
A. Influenza virus
B. HIV
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Ans. D
Explanation: Some viruses cover themselves with a modified section of the cell membrane by
creating a protective lipid envelope example the influenza virus and HIV.
8. After which period virus replicates in the body and starts to affect the host?
A. Incubation period
B. Uncoating
C. Penetration
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: Virus replicates in the body and starts to affect the host after a period known as the
incubation period and symptoms may start to show.
10. A virus is made up of a DNA or RNA genome inside a protein shell known as:
A. Capsid
B. Host
C. Envelope
D. Zombies
Ans. A
Explanation: A virus that is made up of a DNA or RNA genome inside a protein shell is known as a
capsid. Some viruses have an external membrane envelope.
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