Multiple Choice
Many animal viruses have proteins called ______ that attach to receptors on host cells.
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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions
Introduction to Viruses
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Members of the Adenoviridae family cause which of the following diseases?
A
Hepatitis B
B
Chickenpox
C
Respiratory tract infections
D
Poliomyelitis
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Identify the Adenoviridae family as a group of viruses known to infect humans and cause a variety of illnesses, primarily affecting the respiratory tract.
Recall that Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepadnaviridae family, not Adenoviridae.
Recognize that Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, which belongs to the Herpesviridae family.
Understand that Poliomyelitis is caused by the poliovirus, a member of the Picornaviridae family.
Conclude that since Adenoviridae viruses commonly cause respiratory tract infections, the correct association is with respiratory tract infections.
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