midterm 2 micro

Question 1

what is a virion

Answer 1

it is a completely developed virus

Question 2

what does it contain

Answer 2

nucleic acid
capsid
envelope
spikes

Question 3

what does the nucleic acid of the virion composed of

Answer 3

DNA or RNA both is not possible

Question 4

what is the capsid of the virion used for

Answer 4

-capsomeres of capsid can be arranged in diff ways

-coat is protein protection and attachment

-can be used to recognize virus

Question 5

what is the envelope of the virion made up of and what is it used for

Answer 5

-proteins, carbohydrates and phospholipid bilayer

-used for extra protection

Question 6

what are the spikes made of and how many is there

Answer 6

proteins and carbs (glycoprotein)

2 types
triangular spike hemaagglutionation spikes (HA) spike

and bulb spike neuraminidase spike (NA) spike