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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Why Viruses Depend on Host Cells to Make mRNA for Protein Synthesis

all viruses must make…a. mRNAb. tRNAc. miRNAD. other mRNA All viruses must make mRNA. mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes, where it is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

(+) Strand RNA Translation: Direct Translation Mechanism Explained

(+) strand RNA can be _______ (directly/indirectly) translated directly (+) strand RNA can be directly translated. The (+) strand RNA is a mRNA (messenger RNA) which is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

RNA Transcription and Translation: The Role of Sense and Antisense Strand

(-) strand RNA has to do what before translation can occur? it must first be copied to a (+) strand before translation can occur Before translation can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Role of a Host Cell in the Replication and Survival of Viruses: An Obligate Intracellular Parasite

why does a virus need a cell? what is it missing that it uses from the host? translation machineryenergy sourceenzymesmembranes A virus is considered an obligate intracellular...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Uncovering the Role of RdRp in RNA Virus Replication and its Significance for Antiviral Drug Development

what is the function of RdRp replicating the genome as well as for carrying out transcription. RdRp stands for RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, which is an enzyme responsible...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Exploring the Differences Between DNA and RNA Viruses: Herpes, Measles, Rhinovirus, and Rotavirus

Which of the following is a DNA virus?a. Measlesb. Herpesc. Rhinovirusd. Rotavirus b. Herpes Out of the options listed, Herpes is a DNA virus. Measles, Rhinovirus, and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Boosting Immunity Against Influenza and SARS-CoV-2: The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus.

Infection with which virus causes a person to be temporarily immune to infection by Influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2?a. Poliovirus 1b. Coxackie B virusc. Rhinovirusd. Epstein-Barr virus c....

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Diverse Family of Herpesviruses and their Health Implications

Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and Varicella-Zoster virus are all:a. Herpesvirusesb. Filovirusesc. Enterovirusesd. Poxviruses a. Herpesviruses The correct answer is a. Herpesviruses. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and Varicella-Zoster...