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Course Content Learning outcomes General Characteristics of Viruses Living and non-living characteristics of viruses Laboratory cultivation of viruses The size of viruses Study questions for Topic 2

Viruses are unique entities that possess certain general characteristics distinct from living organisms. While they are not classified as living organisms due to their inability to carry out metabolic processes…

Living and non-living characteristics of viruses Are Viruses Alive? The best analogy is that of a seed which under appropriate conditions, it becomes ‘‘alive’’ A virus differs in that it…

Viruses, unlike living organisms, cannot carry out metabolic processes or replicate on their own. They lack the necessary cellular machinery for growth and reproduction. As a result, viruses rely on…

Topic 2: Characteristics of viruses The size of viruses Viruses exhibit a wide range of sizes, and their dimensions can vary significantly depending on the type of virus. Generally, viruses…

Preparing for continuous assessment tests (CATs) and End of Semester examinations in Virology The following study questions are meant to help you study for the upcoming virology examinations. Questions like…

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This section offers Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) and End-of-Semester University Examinations (UE) for courses on Virology. These resources are designed to help you understand how questions are set and to…

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