MDCAT Biology MCQ #99

A specific virus is known to infect only human respiratory cells and not skin cells. What biological factor primarily determines this specific tissue tropism?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #99

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A specific virus is known to infect only human respiratory cells and not skin cells. What biological factor primarily determines this specific tissue tropism?

    • A) The type of viral nucleic acid
    • B) Presence of complementary surface receptors
    • C) The pH level of the host cell cytoplasm
    • D) The thickness of the host cell wall

    Answer: Presence of complementary surface receptors

    Explanation: Host range and tissue tropism are determined by the compatibility between viral surface proteins and host cell receptors. Intracellular pH is not the primary determinant.