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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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Compared to enveloped viruses, naked viruses generally exhibit:
Options
A Greater susceptibility to lipid solvents.
B Less resistance to environmental changes.
C A requirement for spikes or peplomers for attachment.
D Greater resistance to environmental changes.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'A naked virus exhibits greater resistance to environmental changes and is less susceptible to conditions that can damage the enveloped viruses. This is because it lacks a fragile outer lipid membrane; instead, its genetic material is protected solely by a capsid.'

Hint

Think about the fragility of a lipid membrane versus a protein capsid when exposed to harsh conditions.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 128 of 984
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