Structure and characteristics of Viruses Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the structure of a virus
A
a= surface protein
b= RNA/DNA
c= capsid
2
Q
Identify the characteristics of a virus, including the role of the host
A
need host cell machinery to replicate
cannot be controlled with antibiotics
acellular
can mutate
3
Q
Methods of identification
A
rapid antigen test;
cell culture
serology
4
Q
Methods of transmission
A
contact= HIV
droplet= Common cold
Airbone= coronavirus
