Microbiology - Retroviridae
Exercise :: Retroviridae - Section 1
| 6. |
The commonest opportunistic infection in AIDS patient in India is |
| A. |
cryptosporidiosis | | B. |
toxoplasmosis | | C. |
tuberculosis | | D. |
cryptococcosis |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 7. |
HIV belongs to the family retroviridae and sub-family |
| A. |
Oncovirinae | | B. |
Lentivirinae | | C. |
Spumavirinae | | D. |
None of these |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 8. |
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is considered unique because each virus contains: |
| A. |
more than 100 copies of the viral genome | | B. |
a genome made up of both DNA and RNA components | | C. |
a viral enzyme known as reverse transcriptase | | D. |
sticky proteins that allow it to bind tightly to host cells |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 9. |
Which of the following is transmembrane pedicle antigen of HIV-I? |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 10. |
The confirmatory test(s) for HIV infection is/are |
| A. |
virus isolation | | B. |
detection of p24 antigen | | C. |
detection of viral nucleic acid | | D. |
all of the above |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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