Microbiology Answers

The enzyme “reverse transcriptase” is used to create a cDNA (complementary DNA) of the Corona virus in order to detect it via RT-PCR.

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All viruses can infect the gametic cells of humans and become inheritable.

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Getting both doses of vaccination against the corona virus guarantees that you will not be infected with the virus when your body encounters it in the future

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Vectors cannot transport viruses across different species of organisms.

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The current covid vaccination aims to introduce the viral spike protein into the nucleus of the human cell.

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The “monkey-pox virus” has now crossed the species barrier and can be passed from one generation to another in infected humans.

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Aside from resistance to multiple antibiotics, what other physiologic or metabolic functions are associated with plasmid DNA?

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Topic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Emergency Use Authorization for a small number of Antigen (Ag)-based Rapid Diagnostic Tests (AgRDTs) to be used in specific circumstances for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Using ONE example, explain how such a test works. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

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Topic: Describe how RT-PCR is used in detection of the corona virus. What are some important aspects for consideration for the correct evaluation of the outcome of the test.

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Topic: Discuss the importance of vectors in outbreaks of viral infections by using a specific example. Also discuss some important features of vectors that make them the “best” option for the virus to be a carrier.