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Microbiology

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Set 8 Viral Replication Strategies

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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A drug is designed which blocks the attachment of the Epstein Barr virus to its receptor.Which physiological effect might be observed in patients receiving this medication?

A)Increased antibody production
B)Decreased antibody production
C)Less cellular adhesion in some tissues
D)Transport of the drug into cells by facilitated carrier proteins
E)Decreased cell signaling between lymphocytes

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Most non-enveloped animal viruses enter the host cell by

A)membrane fusion.
B)pinocytosis.
C)injection of nucleic acid into host cell.
D)lysis of host cell membrane.
E)receptor mediated endocytosis.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The influenza virus gains entry into a host cell by

A)direct injection of its nucleic acid.
B)receptor-independent endocytosis.
C)lysis of the cell membrane.
D)receptor-mediated endocytosis.
E)pinocytosis.

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