IB Biology HL -Viruses - Exam Style Questions Paper 1
Question
What is the name for the protein shell of a virus that encloses the genetic material?
(a) Virion
(b) Capsid
(c) Peplomers
(d) Capsomers
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans. B
Capsid
Question
What forms the genome of a virus?
(a) DNA
(b) RNA
(c) Either DNA or RNA
(d) Both DNA and RNA
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans. C
Either DNA or RNA.
Question
Which is the largest known virus?
(a) Megavirus chilensis
(b) Arbovirus
(c) Herpesvirus
(d) Mumps virus
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans. A
Megavirus chilensis
Question
Which virus has complex symmetry?
(a) T4 bacteriophage
(b) Adenovirus
(c) Influenza virus
(d) All of the above
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans. A
T4 bacteriophage