Classification of Viruses Flashcards
1
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-virus
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Genus
2
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International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)
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Body charged with task of developing, refining and maintaining a universal virus taxonomy
3
Q
-virales
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Order
4
Q
Baltimore Classification System
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Classifies viruses based on viral genome
5
Q
Inclusion Bodies
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Abnormal structure in a cell nucleus or cytoplasm, having characteristic staining properties and associated with certain viral infections
6
Q
-virinae
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Subfamily
7
Q
-viridae
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Family
8
Q
ICTV classes viruses by
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Nature of virus genome and genetic diversity
Replication strategies
Morphology
9
Q
Common problem with virus disease names
A
Same disease, different name
Different diseases, same name
