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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question

Question

Bacteriophages with icosahedral heads and helical tails are described as examples of what type of virus?
Options
A Icosahedral viruses
B Helical viruses
C Complex viruses
Correct Answer
D Naked viruses
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Complex viruses', the document states: 'Examples of the most structurally complex viruses are found among bacterial viruses (bacteriophages), which have icosahedral heads and helical tails, and the poxvirus.'

Hint

Think about viruses that combine different structural components or symmetries.

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