1. Introduction to Microbiology

Bacteriophages derive all of the following from the host cell except:

All of the following are characteristics of viruses except:

Most enveloped viruses are which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the components of a viral nucleocapsid?

Which term best describes the process in which newly formed viruses cause the host cell to burst, releasing viral particles to infect new host cells?

Which term best describes a virus that infects an executable program file?

Which of the following best describes the difference between a virus and a viroid?

Which of the following actions will help prevent viruses from being downloaded onto your mobile device?

Which of the following organisms are not susceptible to infection by viruses?

Which of the following is an infectious protein and is simpler than a virus?

Viruses are ___ inside protein shells.

Which of the following best reflects why viruses must use living cells to reproduce?

Why is a new influenza vaccine developed each year?

Which of the following best describes the genetic material found in most viroids?

Enveloped viral membranes are generally derived from host cell membranes with associated virus-specific proteins. Which of the following best completes the statement: 'Enveloped viral membranes are generally ________ with associated virus-specific ________.'?