Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Virology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The human parainfluenza viruses are communicable.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The F proteins are synthesized as active precursors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which of the following protein initiates the process of infection?

A. HN
B. M
C. F
D. S
Answer» B. M
4.

Which of the following protein mediates the fusion of virion and host-cell surface membranes?

A. M
B. S
C. F
D. HN
Answer» D. HN
5.

Which of the following was the first parainfluenza virus isolated?

A. Sendai virus
B. PIV-1
C. Simian virus
D. PIV-4
Answer» B. PIV-1
6.

Which of the following influenza virus contain seven RNA segments?

A. Influenza A
B. Influenza B
C. Influenza C
D. Influenza D
Answer» D. Influenza D
7.

Influenza B viruses infects only _______________

A. avian species
B. humans
C. horses
D. swine
Answer» C. horses
8.

From which of the following the first influenza virus isolated?

A. Human
B. Cat
C. Pig
D. Dog
Answer» D. Dog
9.

Influenza viruses of human are spread by _______________

A. saliva
B. sneezing
C. fecal water
D. sexual transmission
Answer» C. fecal water
10.

The variation of which of the following causes influenza despite vaccines available?

A. Hemagglutinin
B. Hyaluronidase
C. Pepsin
D. Elastase
Answer» B. Hyaluronidase
11.

Influenza virus belongs to the family _____________

A. Papoviridae
B. Orthomyxoviridae
C. Parvoviridae
D. Retroviridae
Answer» C. Parvoviridae