The Descriptive Groupings of Virus into Categories Such as Icosahedral

question 43

Multiple Choice

The descriptive groupings of virus into categories such as icosahedral and helical are based on

• A)the type of nucleic acid.
• B)the shape of the nucleocapsid.
• C)the presence or absence of an envelope.
• D)the mechanism of entry into host cells.

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Definitions:

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A substance produced by the front part of the pituitary gland which prompts the development of ovarian follicles in women and the generation of sperm in men.

Lymphatic System

Part of the immune system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph towards the heart, involved in removing waste and fighting infections.

Exocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete substances directly into ducts leading to the exterior of the body, such as sweat, saliva, and digestive enzymes.

Blood

A vital liquid in humans and many animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.