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 viral genome contains non-repeated sequences.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The viral envelope is made up of protein bilayer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which of the following virus have virions with internal lipid membranes?

A. Rabies virus
B. Influenza virus
C. Ebola virus
D. Iridovirus
Answer» E.
4.

The number of subunits in a virus particle is given by _________

A. T = Pf
B. P = Tf
C. T = Pf2
D. T = Pf3
Answer» D. T = Pf3
5.

Which of the following is the most common capsid shape of the virus?

A. Cube
B. Rod
C. Cone
D. Icosahedron
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following virus possess a single-stranded, linear genome?

A. TMV
B. Poxvirus
C. Baculovirus
D. Reovirus
Answer» B. Poxvirus
7.

Which of the following organism contains the largest genome size?

A. HBV
B. Phage lambda
C. Mimivirus
D. Mycoplasma genetalium
Answer» D. Mycoplasma genetalium
8.

Most of the plant viruses have ____________

A. ssRNA
B. ssDNA
C. dsDNA
D. dsRNA
Answer» B. ssDNA
9.

Which of the following is not the category of virus genome?

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

The viral genome is packaged into a structure made of ______________

A. protein
B. carbohydrate
C. fats
D. lipids
Answer» B. carbohydrate
11.

Viruses, outside their host cells, survive as ____________

A. bacteria
B. virions
C. algae
D. protozoa
Answer» C. algae