Virology

Question 0

Neuraminidase

Answer 0

(surface “spike”) Aids in release of virus from host cell

Question 1

Hemagglutinin

Answer 1

Attaches to sialic acid residues of host cell surface

Question 2

Nucleoproteins

Answer 2

Think Histones

–Stabilize nucleic acid during replication
– Typically have enzymatic function
- Found in core Found in core
– Required for replication strategies

Question 3

Matrix Proteins

Answer 3

– Links envelope and capsid: stabilization
– Can drive final assembly process
– Important determinant of budding location