Dorothy H. Viruses

Q: What is meant by the term emerging virus?

A: Viruses are microscopic agents that can replicate only inside the host cells. They can infect all…

Q: HIV is a retrovirus. Briefly describe how a retrovirus is different from other viruses.

A: A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that reproduces only inside the living cells of a life…

Q: Can you tell me about the contribution of Don Francis in the society's knowledge about HIV?

A: AIDS is an Acquired Immune disorder syndrome that is caused by HIV (Human Immuno deficiency virus).…

Q: True or False Viruses are "living organisms" because they need a host to divide.

A: Viruses are microscopic parasites, generally much smaller than bacteria. They lack the capacity to…

Q: 56) Prionsare small circular RNA Viruses, those viruses don't have capsid and they can't replicate…

A: A virion is a complete viral particle made up of an exterior protein shell called a capsid and a…

Q: Throughout history there are many different types of virus that have caused impacts both small and…

A: The impact of viruses and viral infections on human history is described by the social history of…

Q: A microbiologist obtained two pure biological samples: one of a virus, and the other of a viroid.…

A: Viruses (Virus particles or virions) are characterized of consisting of nucleic acids and coat…

Q: A chronic IV drug user is admitted to the hospital after a suspected overdose. During recovery the…

A: Note : Hi. Thanks for your questions. Since, you have posted multiple questions, we will solve first…

Q: provide a general definition of a virus. Viruses can cause other issues, known as cytopathic…

A: Viruses being obligate intracellular parasites, invade and infect host cells. They take over the…

Q: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection Hi, can you please elaborate about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection…

A: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. Once infected, your body stores the virus for the rest of…

Q: Please help me with this question. More than one answer may be correct. The graph relating to the…

A: The graphical representation illustrates the relative entry of SARS-CoV2 isolated spike proteins…

Q: Did an HIV-positive dentist spread the AIDS virus to his patients?

A: Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are Lentivirus species that invade the human body and target…

Q: The shape of the virus is due to what aspect of its makeup?

A: The virus is an obligate intracellular organisms smaller than a bacteria measuring in size from…

Q: virus broke out in a remote area. There are no infected people in my area yet. But we have lots of…

A: Viruses are obligate pathogens that can infect almost all types of organisms. A single type of virus…

Q: Is a Virus considered living or non-living (Justify the answer)? Give one example of a virus.

A: ANSWER -  Viruses are non - living things . Viruses can replicate only inside a host cell as they…