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Influenza: Respiratory Virus. Do Now:. Important Characteristics. RNA virus H & N refer to different versions of viral proteins. ~100 nm (0.1 μ m) diameter. spherical. Transmission: Aerosol or hand-mouth. Step 1: Hemagglutinin Protein Binds to Epithelial Cell in Nose or Lungs.
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Influenza: Respiratory Virus Do Now:
Important Characteristics • RNA virus • H & N refer to different versions of viral proteins. • ~100 nm (0.1 μm) diameter. spherical
Step 1: Hemagglutinin Protein Binds to Epithelial Cell in Nose or Lungs H Protein Lung Cell
Hemagglutinin • http://biology.kenyon.edu/BMB/Chime2/2005/Cerchiara-Holsberry/FRAMES/start.htm
Step 4: vRNA Enters Nucleus, Begins making virus materials • vRNA and vRNA polymerase begin copying the virus genes. • Viral genes produce proteins that take over the cell: • Break down cell mRNAs for parts • Use the nucleotides to copy genetic material • Build proteins with cell ribosomes for new viruses
6 Steps of Viral Infection • Attachment • Endocytosis • Unpackaging • Viral Synthesis • Assembly • Release