Lesson 1: General features of viral genomes
What Do Viral Genomes Look Like? The viral genome is the nucleic acid-based repository of the information needed to build, reproduce, and transmit a virus A universal function of viral…
Lesson 2: Information is encoded or not encoded in viral genomes
Viral genomes encode specific information crucial for the virus’s life cycle, but they are often streamlined and rely on the host’s cellular machinery for many functions. Information Encoded in Viral…
Lesson 3: Characteristics of Viral DNA genomes
Viral DNA genomes come with distinct characteristics that define their structure, replication strategy, and how they interact with the host. Here are the key characteristics of viral DNA genomes: 1.…
Lesson 4: Characteristics of Viral RNA genomes
Viral RNA genomes have distinct characteristics that influence their replication, diversity, and interaction with host cells. 1. Genome Polarity (Sense) Can be single-stranded (ss) or double-stranded (ds) and can occur…
Lesson 5: Segmented and Multipartite Virus Genomes
Segmented and multipartite viral genomes are both types of viruses where the genetic material is split into multiple parts, but they differ in how these parts are packaged and distributed…
Quizzes and Study questions
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…
Assignments of Virology
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine past class assignments Bachelor of Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences past class assignments Master students’ past class assignments
Virology CATs and UE Past Papers
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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