SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR 2ND YEAR BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
DATE: 29TH January 2024
TIME: 08:00 – 11:00 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS
Use well labeled diagrams where necessary
Observation of all University Examination Regulations is vital
VENUE: MLT 17, 18
QUESTION ONE
What are the unique characteristics of viruses that distinguish them from other microorganisms, and how do these features contribute to their ability to infect host cells? (25 marks)
QUESTION TWO
Explore the diverse architectural components of viruses, including capsids, envelopes, and viral genomes, and analyze how variations in viral structures impact their classification, transmission, and pathogenicity. (25 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Compare and contrast the replication strategies of diverse DNA and RNA viruses by highlighting similarities and differences in the key steps involved in viral genome replication, transcription, and translation. (25 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the mechanisms of viral infection and how pathogenesis contributes to the manifestation of symptoms and disease progression. (25 marks)
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