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 S protein in coronavirus is cleaved into seven subunits.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The Coronaviruses have double-stranded DNA as their genome.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

The common sequence at the beginning of each gene in coronavirus is ____________

A. CUUAACAA
B. CCCUUUAA
C. UUCCAAUU
D. UCUAUAUA
Answer» B. CCCUUUAA
4.

Which of the following glycoprotein is the most abundant in virions?

A. S
B. M
C. N
D. E
Answer» C. N
5.

The group 2a viruses have additional ______________

A. envelope protein
B. nucleocapsid protein
C. structural protein
D. integral membrane glycoprotein
Answer» D. integral membrane glycoprotein
6.

Which of the following is the main portal for HRV entry into the body?

A. Nose
B. Throat
C. Sputum
D. Fecal
Answer» B. Throat
7.

The replication of rhinovirus takes place in __________

A. plasma membrane
B. cytoplasm
C. endoplasmic reticulum
D. golgi apparatus
Answer» C. endoplasmic reticulum
8.

The nucleotides of the 5 -UTR forms a _____________

A. root-like structure
B. stem-like structure
C. leaf-like structure
D. spiral structure
Answer» D. spiral structure
9.

The rhinovirus contains _________ as their genome.

A. ssDNA
B. ssRNA
C. dsDNA
D. dsRNA
Answer» C. dsDNA
10.

The rhinovirus cannot be isolated from ____________

A. nose
B. fecal
C. throat
D. sputum
Answer» C. throat
11.

Which of the following is the cause of a common cold?

A. Herpes virus
B. Rhinovirus
C. Echovirus
D. Coxsackievirus
Answer» C. Echovirus