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1 In 1892 a Russian biologist ______ demonstrated that a virus could be transmitted from an infected organism to a healthy organism of the same kind (1998)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Dmitri Iwanowsky demonstrated viral transmission in 1892, proving viruses could pass through bacterial filters.
2 The nucleic acid of nearly all bacteriophage is (1998)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Most bacteriophages contain DNA, but the question specifies 'nearly all', leaving room for RNA phages.
3 The protein coat of virus is known as (1999)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The protein coat of a virus is called the capsid.
4 A virus is considered a parasite because: I. Harms its host II. Kills its host III. Cannot reproduce outside its host
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Viruses are obligate parasites that harm hosts (I) and require host machinery to reproduce (III). Not all viruses kill hosts (II).
5 Encircle the mismatch:
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Yellow fever is caused by a virus (Flavivirus), not bacteria.
6 Chicken pox is caused by: (dmc 2011)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Chickenpox is caused by Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a herpesvirus.
7 The viruses are: (dmc 2011)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Viruses are non-cellular infectious agents.
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