Virus -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Virus”:

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Question 1:What is the basic structure of a virus?

(A) Mitochondria and protein
(B) Protein coat and enzymes
(C) Genetic material and protein coat
(D) Membrane and cytoplasm

Question 2:Which of the following is true about the replication of viruses?

(A) They replicate in any environment
(B) They replicate by dividing independently
(C) They replicate in a host cell
(D) They can replicate on their own

Question 3: What is the function of the capsid in a virus?

(A) To break down the host’s immune defenses
(B) To convert RNA to DNA
(C) To protect genetic material and help with cell attachment
(D) To create energy for the virus

Question 4:Which of the following is an example of a DNA virus?

(A) HIV
(B) Herpes simplex virus
(C) Influenza virus
(D) Rabies virus

Question 5:What is the primary reason why viruses are considered non-living entities?

(A) They are too small to see
(B) They do not have DNA or RNA
(C) They cannot reproduce independently
(D) They do not have a cell membrane

Question 6:What is a retrovirus?

(A) A virus with a double-stranded DNA genome
(B) A virus that replicates by binary fission
(C) A virus that has RNA but replicates via RNA
(D) A virus that has RNA and uses reverse transcriptase to make DNA

Question 7:How does the influenza virus primarily spread?

(A) Through direct skin contact
(B) By ingesting contaminated food
(C) Through respiratory droplets
(D) By insect bites

Question 8:Which of the following viral diseases can be prevented by a vaccine?

(A) Hepatitis C
(B) Measles
(C) HIV
(D) Rabies

Question 9:What is the genetic material of a virus?

(A) DNA only
(B) RNA only
(C) DNA or RNA
(D) Both DNA and RNA

Question 10:Which of the following is an example of a RNA virus?

(A) Hepatitis B virus
(B) Influenza virus
(C) Herpes simplex virus
(D) Chickenpox virus