Question

Displayed is a model of the Ebola virus.  

VP30 VP24 VP35

A) The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus, which means that it ________.

1. is sealed within cells

2. envelopes targeted cells

3. is contained within a phospholipid bilayer

4. is enclosed within a protein shell

B) The genetic material of the Ebola virus is __________

1. DNA

2. RNA

3. protein

C) In this representation, letter A represents ________.

1. DNA polymerase

2. RNA polymerase

3. spikes/glycoprotein

4. the capsid

5. the matrix

D) The component that most directly interacts with the envelope and provides structure to the virus is ________,

1. DNA polymerase

2. RNA polymerase

3. spikes/glycoprotein

4. the capsid

5. the matrix

which is labeled ________ in this illustration.

A

B

C

D

E

E. Which of the labeled components is heavily glycosylated and makes a host immune response particularly difficult?

A

B

C

D

E

Answer 1

A) 3. is contained within a phospholipid bilayer

B) RNA

C) 3. spikes/glycoprotein

D) 4. the capsid

B is labelled as capsid

E) C