Purification of Viruses

Question 1

What is ultracentrifugation used for?

Answer 1

For concentration and purification of viruses

Question 2

How does rate-zonal centrifugation separate virus particles?

Answer 2

Based on their mass

Question 3

How does isopycnic centrifugation separate virus particles?

Answer 3

Based on buoyant density

Question 4

What are three ways to purify and concentrate viruses?

Answer 4

1. Rate-zonal centrifugation
2. Isopycnic centrifugation
3. Virus purification and membrane chromatography