Sketchy Micro: Coronavirus Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of virus is Coronoavirus?
A
- Positive, ssRNA (Think of the orange tones over the kingdom of Corona.)
- Enveloped (like the King’s robe)
2
Q
Coronavirus has a unique shape: ______________.
A
it is helical (like the spiraling path to the castle)
3
Q
Coronavirus most often causes the common cold, but two more virulent strains cause ____________.
A
SARS and MERS –bronchitis and bronchiolitis that leads to ARDS
4
Q
Where does Coronavirus replicate?
A
Like all positive-sense ssRNA, it replicates in the cytosol.
