Viruses

36. The viral infection that is most commonly associated with the development of liver cancer is caused by:

a) Hepatitis A virus

b) Hepatitis B virus

c) Hepatitis C virus

d) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

37. Which of the following viruses is responsible for the development of shingles?

a) Varicella-zoster virus

b) Measles virus

c) Rubella virus

d) Herpes simplex virus

38. The development of antiviral resistance is a major concern when treating which viral infection?

a) Influenza

b) Dengue fever

c) Herpes simplex

d) Hepatitis B

39. The process of a virus entering a host cell by fusion with the plasma membrane rather than by endocytosis is known as:

a) Penetration

b) Uncoating

c) Replication

d) Budding

40. The process by which a virus releases its newly formed viral particles from the infected host cell is known as:

a) Lysis

b) Attachment

c) Transcription

d) Maturation