Oral Virology Flashcards
1
Q
List 4 characteristics of viruses.
A
Small size
Simple chemical composition
No intracellular organelles
Phospholipid envelope
Nucleic acid genome
Protein capsid
Contain genetic information such as DNA or RNA
2
Q
What does a viral swab detect?
A
DNA/RNA detection
3
Q
What is serology?
A
Study of serum and other body fluids
Detection identification of antibodies in the serum
