Virology: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Virology

Sample item

Which virus is a common cause of infectious mononucleosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Epstein-Barr virus

The key Virology principle identifies Epstein-Barr virus as the best answer because it most directly accounts for the mechanism, use, or laboratory finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Epstein-Barr virus (correct)

    Correct. Epstein-Barr virus matches the decisive principle in this item.

  • B. Rotavirus

    Rotavirus may have another clinical role but is not supported by this clue.

  • C. Rabies virus

    Rabies virus does not fit the stated virology relationship.

  • D. Poliovirus

    Poliovirus is inconsistent with the requested mechanism or identification.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is A, Epstein-Barr virus. The key Virology principle identifies Epstein-Barr virus as the best answer because it most directly accounts for the mechanism, use, or laboratory finding described.

Why is "Rotavirus" not the answer?

Rotavirus may have another clinical role but is not supported by this clue.

Why is "Rabies virus" not the answer?

Rabies virus does not fit the stated virology relationship.

Why is "Poliovirus" not the answer?

Poliovirus is inconsistent with the requested mechanism or identification.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Epstein-Barr virus matches the decisive principle in this item.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Virology?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.