Question 1
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the viral envelope?
◦ It is composed of sterols.
◦ It contains only host cell proteins.
◦ It contains only viral proteins.
◦ It is composed of sterols of viral proteins only.
◦ It is composed of cellular phospholipid membrane, cellular and viral proteins.
Question 2
Which of the following statements regarding virus taxonomy is true?
◦ The species epithet is a
latin descriptor of the virion structure.
◦ Virus classes are well established.
◦ Viruses are classified on the basis of the taxonomy of their host organisms.
◦ Some virus family names are derived from the name of an important member of the family.
◦ Virus classes are based on the domain of the host organism.