Virology Summarized Flashcards
A virus without an envelope is called a ______ virus.
naked
-just has a capsid
the capsid together with the nucleic acids of a virus
nucleocapsid
Which is more infectious?
naked or enveloped viruses? Why?
naked viruses
immune system cannot detect it as easily (more hidden)
Difference between positive and negative sense RNA?
positive can act as a template right away,
positive comprises viral mRNA, which can be translated into proteins directly.
True or false:
If a virus has reverse transcriptase, it is less infectious.
false, more infectious!
Baltimore classification for dsDNA?
BC:1
ex: Herpes
Baltimore classification for ssDNA?
BC:2
ex: Parvo
Baltimore classification for dsDNA-RT?
BC: 7
ex: Hepadna (hep. B)
Baltimore classification for dsRNA?
BC: 3
ex: Reo (rota)
Baltimore classification for ssRNA (+)?
4
ex: Corona
Baltimore classification for ssRNA (-)?
5
ex: Paramyxo
Baltimore classification for ssRNA-RT?
6
ex: Retro
What are the dsDNA viruses?
Naked
Enveloped
naked: Polyoma, Papilloma, Adeno
Enveloped: Herpes, Pox, Irido, Asfar
What are the naked ssDNA viruses?
naked: parvo, Anello, Cicro
What are the dsDNA-RT viruses?
Enveloped: Hepadna