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6) Viruses are entirely dependent on resources from the ___________________ to produce progeny viruses.

9) Viruses contain nucleic acid viral cores that can be made from _____________ or ____________.

13) Name at least three viral capsid structures.

15) Name some examples (at least 3) of human viruses and list how they can be spread.

Answer 1

6. Host

9. Proteins and phospholipid membranes

13. The three viral capsid structures are

a) helical

b) polyhedral

c) spherical

15. Some examples of human viruses

a) Hepatitis B virus- it is spread through exposure to infected bodily blood for example blood, genital fluid, semen etc.

b) human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV)- it is spread through exposure to infected bodily fluid like blood transfer, genital fluid, semen etc.

c) varicella zoster virus (VZV) - responsible for chicken pox. It is spread through respiratory droplets while sneezing or coughing, saliva, skin to.skin contact or touching contaminated surfaces such as blanket of infected person.

d) rhinovirus- responsible for common cold. Same as above .

e) Dengue virus (DENV) - transmitted by vector mosquito.