Multiple choice Which among the following statements regarding baculoviruses is incorrect? Baculoviruses are lytic viruses, primarily pathogenic for insects. Non-genetically modified wild type baculoviruses are not capable of infecting vertebrate cells. Baculovirus is insensitive to human complement. The budded form of the virus routinely used in research is non-infectious for the insect host. Polyhedrin negative baculovirus expression system is susceptible to desiccation and UV light. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Transmission of baculovirus is through direct contact with the infective virus/vector. Baculovirus is highly sensitive to human complement and therefore, should an exposure occur, rapid inactivation of the virus is anticipated.