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    What defines virology?

    Focuses on studying viruses and similar infectious agents.

    What is a prion?

    An infectious agent made entirely of protein.

    What distinguishes viroids from viruses?

    Viroids are smaller and consist only of RNA without a protein coat.

    How do viruses differ from bacteria?

    Viruses lack cellular structure and metabolic systems.

    What is the role of the viral genome?

    Controls heredity and variation, responsible for infectivity.

    What is the function of a virus capsid?

    Protects nucleic acid and aids in infection.

    What happens if a virus is treated with antibiotics?

    Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.

    What is the size range of viruses?

    From 18nm (Parvovirus) to 350nm (Smallpox virus).

    What is the function of the viral envelope?

    Aids in infectivity and resistance, derived from host cell membrane.

    What is the significance of the electron microscope in virology?

    Necessary for visualizing viruses due to their small size.