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Displayed is a model of the Ebola virus. The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus,

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Question

Displayed is a model of the Ebola virus.

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

is sealed within cells

is enclosed within a protein shell

is contained within a phospholipid bilayer

envelopes targeted cells

The genetic material of the Ebola virus is __________

RNA

DNA

protein

In this representation, letter A represents ________.

the matrix

RNA polymerase

DNA polymerase

spikes/glycoprotein

the capsid

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

the matrix

RNA polymerase

spikes/glycoprotein

DNA polymerase

the capsid

which is labeled ________ in this illustration.

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

C A E D B

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 b. Is enclosed within a protein shell

Ebola virus has a outer viral envelope which is derived by budding from domains of host cell membrane into which the glycoprotein spikes are inserted.

Ans 2. A. RNA

It carries a negative sense RNA genome which are cylindrical or tubular.

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