Coronavirus L7 & L8 Flashcard

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA provides the instructions for cells to make proteins.

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How much smaller is a coronavirus compared to human cells?

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A coronavirus is 1000 times smaller than other cells in the human body.

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Where does the coronavirus enter the human body?

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The coronavirus enters the alveoli.

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What happens to the coronavirus once it enters a host cell?

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It starts to replicate inside those cells.

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What is the function of the projections on the surface of the coronavirus?

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They allow the virus to attach to a host cell.

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What are the protrusions on the surface of the coronavirus called?

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Spikes.

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What is the primary method by which coronaviruses infect host cells?

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By attaching to the host cell's surface using spikes.

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What is the significance of the alveoli in the context of coronavirus infection?

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Alveoli are the sites where the coronavirus enters and replicates.

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How do cells interpret the instructions from DNA?

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Cells use RNA to translate DNA instructions into proteins.

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What is the size comparison between a coronavirus and a red blood cell?

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A coronavirus is approximately 1000 times smaller than a red blood cell.