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Epstein-Barr virus _____.
a. can be asymptomatic
b. causes mononucleosis
c. can cause cancer
d. all of the above
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Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Capitolo 24, Problema 12
DNA viruses in which of the following families are relatively large and thus potentially
well suited for the introduction of genetic material in gene therapy?
a. Herpesviridae
b. Poxviridae
c. Papillomaviridae
d. Hepadnaviridae
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Step 1: Understand the context of the question, which asks about DNA virus families that are relatively large and suitable for gene therapy due to their capacity to carry genetic material.
Step 2: Recall the general characteristics of each virus family listed: Herpesviridae, Poxviridae, Papillomaviridae, and Hepadnaviridae, focusing on their genome size and structure.
Step 3: Note that larger DNA viruses have bigger genomes, which allow them to carry additional genetic material, making them better candidates for gene therapy vectors.
Step 4: Compare the genome sizes: Herpesviridae and Poxviridae are known to have large double-stranded DNA genomes, while Papillomaviridae and Hepadnaviridae have smaller genomes.
Step 5: Conclude that the families with relatively large genomes (Herpesviridae and Poxviridae) are more suitable for gene therapy applications due to their capacity to accommodate extra genetic material.
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DNA Virus Families and Their Characteristics
DNA viruses are classified into families based on their structure, genome size, and replication methods. Understanding the differences among Herpesviridae, Poxviridae, Papillomaviridae, and Hepadnaviridae helps identify which viruses have larger genomes suitable for gene therapy applications.
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Genome Size and Its Importance in Gene Therapy
The size of a virus's genome determines how much foreign genetic material it can carry. Larger DNA viruses can accommodate bigger or multiple therapeutic genes, making them more effective vectors for delivering genetic material in gene therapy.
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Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy
Viral vectors are engineered viruses used to deliver therapeutic genes into host cells. Selecting an appropriate viral family depends on factors like genome size, host range, and safety, with larger DNA viruses often preferred for their capacity to carry substantial genetic payloads.
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a. its large size
b. a polyhedral capsid
c. the type of RNA it contains
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