Review Questions

What are the major components of non-enveloped and enveloped viruses?

What is the basic function of a virus particle?

What health risk classification is given to HIV and SARS and why?

What factors influence transmission of viruses?

What type of techniques can be used to study virus entry?

What are the major stages of virus entry?

Where do viruses encounter low pH and how does this serve as a “cue” for virus entry?

What is the major difference between enveloped and non-enveloped virus entry?

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