Which of the Following Would Be Most Appropriate to Visualize

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most appropriate to visualize viral particles being assembled inside an infected bacterial cell?

• A) dark-field microscopy
• B) atomic force microscopy
• C) fluorescence microscopy
• D) scanning electron microscopy
• E) transmission electron microscopy

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Definitions:

SARS Virus

The virus responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness that first emerged in Asia in 2002.

Recombination

The process by which genetic material is physically exchanged between chromosomes or between different regions of the same chromosome during the formation of gametes.

Viral Strains

Variants of a virus that differ from each other in minor ways, but can significantly affect their transmission and the body's immune response to them.

Life Span

The maximum duration of life that an organism can reach, varying widely among different species, influenced by genetics and environmental factors.