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Understanding Picornaviruses: Structure, Entry Mechanisms, and Diseases

Explore the intricate world of picornaviruses in this focused assessment. Delve into their structure, replication mechanisms, and impact on human health. Ideal for students and professionals in microbiology and virology, this...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What are some diseases caused by picornaviruses?

Zika virus infection

Hepatitismyocardidtispoliofoot-and-mouth disease

Malaria

Influenza

Sample Question 2
What are the four proteins that make up the capsid of a virus and how many copies of each are there?

VP1, VP2, VP3, VP4 60 copies of each

VP2, VP3, VP4 40 copies of each

VP1, VP2, VP4 60 copies of each

VP1, VP2, VP3 40 copies of each

Sample Question 3
What distinguishes picornaviruses capsid from other viruses?

There are no receptors on the capsid surface only depressions called "canyons" or "pits"

They have a lipid bilayer membrane surrounding their capsid.

Picornaviruses capsid is much larger in size compared to other viruses.

The capsid is made up of a double-layered protein shell.

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