Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Virology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Interferons are more effective orally.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Endosomes are involved in uncoating of the incoming virion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the following blocks the DNA polymerase of the herpes virus?

A. Trisodium phosphonoformate
B. Ganciclovir
C. Ribavirin
D. Acycloguanosine
Answer» B. Ganciclovir
4.

Ribavirin was first synthesized in __________

A. 1988
B. 1970
C. 1978
D. 1972
Answer» E.
5.

The chemical name of acycloguanosine is ____________

A. 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl) guanine
B. 9-(3-hydroxymethoxyethyl) guanine
C. 7-(2-hydroxymethoxymethyl) guanine
D. 7-(1-hydroxyethoxyethyl) guanine
Answer» B. 9-(3-hydroxymethoxyethyl) guanine
6.

Who developed a prodrug that depends on a viral enzyme to convert into its active form?

A. Elion
B. Watson
C. Crick
D. Pasteur
Answer» B. Watson
7.

Which of the following agent targets ligand on virion?

A. Protease inhibitor
B. Disoxaril
C. Tat inhibitor
D. Zidovudine
Answer» C. Tat inhibitor