Coronavirus Flashcard L9

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Where is the red strand located in a cell?

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In the long DNA molecule in the cell's nucleus.

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How many nucleotides are typically found in a long RNA molecule?

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About 30,000.

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If you need to create 500 RNA viruses, how many RNA chains are required?

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500 RNA chains are needed.

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What does the coronavirus use to enter a cell?

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The coronavirus hooks with its spikes to a cell's ACE2 protrusions.

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What are the turquoise/bluegreen pieces in the context of RNA?

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They represent RNA nucleotides.

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What is the function of RNA in cells?

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RNA serves as a template for protein synthesis and plays a role in various cellular processes.

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What is the structure of RNA compared to DNA?

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RNA is typically single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.

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What role do ACE2 receptors play in coronavirus infection?

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ACE2 receptors are the entry points for the coronavirus to infect human cells.

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What are nucleotides made of?

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Nucleotides are made of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the significance of the number of nucleotides in RNA?

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The number of nucleotides determines the length and complexity of the RNA molecule, affecting its function.