Figure 13.1

-The morphological types of viruses illustrated in Figure 13.1 are ultimately determined by the
A)nucleic acid.
B)envelope.
C)capsomeres.
D)viroids.
E)membrane spikes.

Question

Figure 13.1
 
-The morphological types of viruses illustrated in Figure 13.1 are ultimately determined by the
A)nucleic acid. 
B)envelope. 
C)capsomeres. 
D)viroids. 
E)membrane spikes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The morphological types of viruses shown in Figure 13.1 are determined by their nucleic acid, specifically whether they have DNA or RNA, the shape of their nucleic acid, and whether it is single-stranded or double-stranded. This information is used to classify viruses into different families and genera. The envelope, capsomeres, viroids, and membrane spikes are all important aspects of virus structure, but they are not the ultimate determinant of virus morphology.

Figure 13.1 -The Morphological Types of Viruses Illustrated in Figure 13.1 Are