Viral Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of ssRNA
A
Positive sense and Negative sense
2
Q
Explain the difference between positive and negative sense ssRNA in terms of transcription
A
Negative sense is unreadable by host ribosomes and has to be transferred to mRNA first
3
Q
What are the two viral families
A
Paramyxovirus and Togavirus
4
Q
Give an example of a paramyxovirus
A
Mumps
Measles
5
Q
Give examples of togaviridae
A
Rubella
