An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunity Use the pathogen profiles i

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An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunity Use the pathogen profiles in Ch 24 & 25 and the internet to study the pathogen you received in class Submit the info with your homework and bring a digital or paper copy to class on Tuesday. If you were not in class, use Herpes simplex virus (pathogen profile #1, ch24). Describe: 1. Genome (size, nucleic acid type) 2. Microscopic morphology 3. How identified? 4. Habitat 5. Virulence factors 6. Primary infection/disease 7. Control & Treatment Virus questions 1. The capsid is made of _______. A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Lipopolysaocharides D. Phospholipids 2. The molecules in question 1 are called_______ A. Spikes B. virions C. Capsomers D. Promoters 3. The envelope of an animal virus is made of _________. A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Lipopolysaccharides D. Phospholipids 4. The envelope of an animal virus is derived from A. Synthesis by the virus b. Synthesis by the host C. Cell wall of the host D. Cell membrane of the host 5. Replication of the viral genome is done by A. The virus itself B. The host C. both 6. Describe the 6 stages of animal virus multiplication 7.Describe how viruses may cause cancer 8. How can a bacteriophage cause humans to get sick? 9. What is a prion and give an example of a disease caused by prions? 10. Design a multiple choice question on viruses for your final

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- (B) capsid is made up of protein. It is the viral head and protects it's genetic material. - (C) capsomeres are the protein which make up the capsid. - (D) Viral nucleocapsid are enclosed by an envelope made up mainly of phospholipid. -(D) viral envelope is derived from host cell membrane. It forms by the process of budding.

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