You Are Working in a Laboratory That Is Studying a Newly

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are working in a laboratory that is studying a newly isolated virus. Your job is to culture the virus using in vitro methods. Upon observing your inoculated tissue culture specimen one day, you notice clumps of cells growing on top of the original monolayer of cells. Microscopic analysis of stained cells from the culture reveal an alteration in host cell membrane protein content and chromosomal structure. Based upon this information, you hypothesize that the virus you are studying is ______.

• A) a bacteriophage
• B) a prion
• C) a viroid
• D) an oncovirus
• E) a satellite virus

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Definitions:

Lien

In its most extensive meaning, it is a charge on property for the payment or discharge of a debt or duty; a qualified right; a proprietary interest that, in a given case, may be exercised over the property of another.

Charge Against Property

A claim or encumbrance against real estate used as collateral for debt repayment or obligation fulfillment.

Compensation

Financial or other forms of reimbursement provided to individuals or groups for services rendered or as reparation for losses.

Bailee

A person or entity that has been given temporary possession, but not ownership, of personal property by another party known as the bailor.