Virology Flashcards
What is the genetic makeup of a retrovirus?
+ssRNA
What is the genetic makeup corana and flavi viruses?
+ssRNA
What is the genetic makeup of orthomixo and paramyxo viruses?
-ssRNA
What is the genetic makeup of herpres, adeno, pox and hepanda viruses?
+DNA
What host molecule does a herpes virus use for attachment?
Heparan sulfate proteoglycan
What host molecule does an influenza virus use for attachment?
Sialic acid
Why can HIV only infect activated T cells?
CCR5 is present only on activated T cells
What receptor for Hepatitis B used to enter liver cells?
NTCP (bile receptor)
How does polio enter cells?
Endocytosis (stuck in vesicle and leaves via pH changes)
Where in the cell does polio replicate?
Cytoplasm
How does polio leave cells?
Lysis
How does Measles (paramyxoviridae) enter cells?
Membrane fusion
How does measles leave cells?
Budding
Where in the cell does measles replicate?
ER and Golgi
Is polio capsulated or enveloped?
Capsulated