Characteristics
True or False: Viruses smaller than bacteria
True!
Baltimore Classification System!
What is the name of the first virus to be discovered?
Tobacco Mosaic Virus!
How many steps are there in viral replication?
four!
What is my last name?
Ramnani
Name one possible shape for a virus
any shape that is correct
What are the two types of genetic structure that viruses can contain?
DNA or RNA
What is the shape of the first virus that was discovered?
TMV is a filamentous virus
The concept of the central dogma says that:
______ --> _______ ---> _________
DNA; mRNA; proteins
What form of motorsports do I watch?
Formula 1
What is the name of the structure that consists of the outer protein coat of the virus?
The capsid
What are the two types of genomic structure that viruses can have?
Single stranded or double stranded!
Describe the process in which the first virus was discovered.
TMV; infection between tobacco plants. Infected sap was transferred through the Pasteur filter, however the plants were still being infected, knew it had to be something smaller.
What are the steps of viral replication?
Attachment, Entry, Replication, and Release!
How many siblings do I have?
1; twin sister
What does the protein reverse transcriptase transcribe?
RNA to DNA!
What are the viruses called that use reverse transcriptase?
Retroviruses!
Name all three theories regarding the evolution of viruses?
Regressive (Devolution), Progressive (Escapist), and Virus First
What are the two cycles that viruses can undergo, both eventually leading to the release of additional viruses? Which one has a delayed response?
Lytic and Lysogenic!
Lysogenic has a delayed response!
Who is my favorite musician/artist?
Lil baby
What is the name of the bacteriophage that infects E.Coli?
T4
HIV uses single stranded RNA and reverse transcriptase during replication, what group of the baltimore classification would it fall under?
Group VII
What is the name of the individual that found the first virus?
Dmitri Ivanowsky
What type of viruses are more likely to adapt to new environments/hosts AND why?
RNA viruses; they make more mistakes due the additional proteins that they use, causing them to have greater number of mutations!
What position do I serve on the Pre-Dental Society officer team?
Treasurer