Coronavirus SARS-CoV2 Flashcards by Graciela A. | Brainscape

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What type of virus is SARS-CoV-2?

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RNA virus

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Is SARS-CoV-2 a single or double-stranded virus?

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Single-stranded

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Is SARS-CoV-2 a (+) or (-) sense virus?

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(+) sense

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Is SARS-CoV-2 an enveloped or unenveloped virus?

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Enveloped

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What does SARS-CoV-2 attach to on a cell?

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They bind to a protein on the surface of a cell

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How does SARS-CoV-2 leave a cell?

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Exocytosis

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How many virions do SARS-CoV-2 produce?

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1000

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How is SARS-CoV-2 transmitted?

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Droplets + aerosols

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What happens if there are more virions?

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The severity of infection rises

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Protease Inhibitors

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Blocks polyprotein processing

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When are the highest virus levels produced?

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At time of onset

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How long does virus “shed”

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Around 10 days

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Cell tissues that have ACE2 receptors?

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Lungs, kidneys, intestines, heart, arteries

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What two things can SARS-CoV-2 infect?

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Macrophages + Neurons

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