Short Answer
Discuss the geometric differences among helical, polyhedral, and complex viruses.
What was the meaning of the word “virus” in the 1880s and why was it used to describe the cause of tobacco mosaic disease?
Briefly explain the difference between the mechanism of entry of a T-even bacteriophage and an animal virus.
Discuss the difference between generalized and specialized transduction.
Differentiate between lytic and lysogenic cycles.
Briefly explain the various methods of culturing viruses.
Describe the disease symptoms observed in animals infected with prions.