Virology — Flashcards

The new UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 (termed as VOC-202012/01) is defined by multiple _____ mutations leading to increased transmissibility

_____ stranded RNA viruses use RNA dependent RNA polymerase during genome replication

Hint: +/-

The two most common shapes of viral capsids are _____ and helical

_____ are a class of RNA viruses that obtain their envelope from host cell's golgi apparatus (golgi body complex)

Which viral virulence factors is Mumps associated with? _____

_____ is a positive RNA virus with a helical shaped capsid

Which envelope protein on HIV functions to allow attachment to host CD4+ T cells?_____

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is caused by _____ serotypes 8, 19, and 37

All RNA viruses replicate in the _____ except for: influenza and retroviruses.

Hint: cytoplasm or nucleus

Adenovirus types _____ and 41 cause diarrhea