4.1.1: Communicable Diseases: Viruses Flashcards
What type of virus is the Tobacco mosaic virus?
It is a virus that infects plants, mainly tobacco plants.
Tobacco mosaic virus causes a characteristic mosaic pattern on the leaves of infected plants.
What damage does the Tobacco mosaic virus cause to plants?
It causes damage to the leaves, flowers, and fruits, preventing the plant from growing.
The damage results in a mosaic pattern on the leaves.
Is there a cure for the Tobacco mosaic virus?
No, there is no cure for the Tobacco mosaic virus.
However, resistant strains of plants have been developed.
What is the primary host of the Tobacco mosaic virus?
The primary host is tobacco plants.
The virus can also infect other plants but is mainly associated with tobacco.
Fill in the blank: The Tobacco mosaic virus causes a _______ pattern on the leaves of infected plants.
mosaic
This pattern is a key characteristic of the viral infection.
What type of organism is classified as eukaryotic?
Organisms with complex cells that contain a nucleus.
Examples include plants, animals, and fungi.
What is a vector in the context of disease?
An organism that transmits a disease or parasite from one host to another.
Common vectors include mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.
What disease is primarily associated with the vector of malaria?
Malaria
Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.
