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.

DNA ligase has the function the same as a fevicol.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of the following protein helps in the removal of primers in SV40 replication?

A. T antigen
B. DNA ligase
C. RNase H
D. RNase A
Answer» D. RNase A
3.

The entry of picornaviruses is inhibited by zanamivir.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which of the following compound inhibits the entry of the HIV-1 virus?

A. Zanamivir
B. Oseltamivir
C. Pleconaril
D. Enfuvirtide
Answer» E.
5.

The presence of O-specific side chains makes a cell sensitive to _____________

A. 6SR
B. P22
C. Br2
D. Br60
Answer» C. Br2
6.

Which of the following organelle prevents the entry of viruses in plant cells?

A. Mitochondria
B. Plasma membrane
C. Golgi bodies
D. Cell wall
Answer» E.
7.

The fusion of ___________ and ____________ occurs during the entry of viral genome into the cell.

A. lipid bilayer and plasma membrane
B. lipid bilayer and cell wall
C. carbohydrate layer and cytoplasm
D. virus and host cell
Answer» B. lipid bilayer and cell wall
8.

Which of the following is a type of coreceptor molecule?

A. Heparan sulfate
B. Acetylcholine
C. Phosphatidylserine
D. CR2
Answer» B. Acetylcholine
9.

Which of the following virus does not use the CXCR4 molecule as a receptor?

A. HIV-1
B. HIV-2
C. Poliovirus
D. SIV
Answer» D. SIV
10.

Which of the following molecule is used as a receptor by Rhinoviruses?

A. CD4
B. CD25
C. ICAM-1
D. CCR5
Answer» D. CCR5
11.

Which of the following forms the terminal moiety of a carbohydrate group of a glycoprotein?

A. N-acetyl cysteine
B. N-acetyl neuraminic acid
C. N-acetyl glucosamine
D. N-acetyl glutamate
Answer» C. N-acetyl glucosamine