Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: protomeres. Viral capsomeres are the building blocks of viral capsids, which are protein coats that enclose and protect the viral genetic material. These capsomeres are made up of smaller subunits called protomeres. Envelopes (A) refer to a lipid membrane surrounding some viruses, not the subunits of capsomeres. Capsids (C) are the protein coats that capsomeres make up, not the subunits themselves. Nucleoids (D) are found in bacterial cells and refer to the region where the genetic material is located, not the subunits of viral capsomeres.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because "Infectious disease" is a combination of both a clinical term (A) and a term expressing the possibility of developing certain symptoms in an infection (B). Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, that can spread directly or indirectly from person to person. Therefore, the term encompasses both the clinical aspect of the disease and the potential symptoms that may manifest in an infected individual. Choices A and B alone do not fully capture the comprehensive definition of infectious disease, making C the correct answer. Choice D is incorrect as there is a correct answer in this case.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: streptococci. This term refers to beadlike chains of cocci formed after cell division along a single axis. "Diplococci" (A) are pairs of cocci, "tetrads" (C) are groups of four cocci, and "sarcinae" (D) are cube-like groups of eight cocci. Streptococci is the most appropriate term for describing the specific arrangement mentioned in the question.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. The Filoviridae family includes Marburg virus and Ebola virus. 2. Both viruses are characterized by filamentous, enveloped structure. 3. They cause severe hemorrhagic fever in humans. 4. Lassa virus and lymphocytic choriomeningitis viruses belong to Arenaviridae. 5. Chikungunya virus and Sindbis virus are alphaviruses. 6. Crimean-Congo virus and Hantaan virus are bunyaviruses. 7. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: CMV (Cytomegalovirus). CMV is the most common congenital infection worldwide due to its high prevalence and ability to be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. It can lead to serious complications such as hearing loss, developmental delays, and vision problems in newborns. Listeria monocytogenes (B) is a foodborne pathogen, not typically associated with congenital infections. Rubella Virus (C) can cause congenital rubella syndrome but is less common globally compared to CMV. Syphilis (D) can also be transmitted from mother to fetus, but its prevalence and impact on congenital infections are lower compared to CMV.