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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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A pseudovirus is described as an artificially engineered viral particle that:
Options
A Contains viral DNA and replicates efficiently in host cells.
B Lacks pathogenic genetic material but mimics viral structure and entry mechanisms.
Correct Answer
C Is composed solely of RNA without a protein coat.
D Is a defective virus that requires a helper virus for replication.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines pseudoviruses as 'artificially engineered viral particle that mimics the structure and entry mechanism of a real virus but lacks the pathogenic genetic material required to replicate.' It also states they contain host DNA instead of viral DNA and 'infect the host cell but don't replicate.'

Hint

Consider the purpose and composition of a pseudovirus as described in its dedicated section.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 133 of 984
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