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Virus Expectation Sheet

By the end of the chapter you should have the following completed:

1.Be able to define and give an example when appropriate of:

Group A: virus, host cell, bacteriophage, capsid, lytic cycle, lysogenic cycle, provirus, reverse transcriptase, retrovirus

2. All sections of the reading should be read with the goal of being able to discuss/explain the information contained in them. You may open a pdf containing the unit readings by clicking on the Unit Readings button to the left.
3. Have the following questions answered using a complete sentence in your ring binder:

Group 1:

  1. Give several reasons why viruses are not considered living organisms.
  2. What are the steps in the lytic cycle of a virus?
  3. Compare and contrast the lysogenic cycle and the lytic cycle.
  4. Why are viruses that go through lysogenic cycle particularly dangerous to humans?
  5. Explain the steps in retrovirus reproduction.

4.Labs to be handed in with discussion questions written out and answered in complete sentences:

Size of a Virus Minilab

5. Bacteria/Virus Activity
6. Be able to match the correct pathogen for 20 diseases.
7. Record all material covered in class notes and commit them to memory.

 

Extra Credit: Students eligible for extra credit have all assigned homework completed on time. Extra credit is to be passed in before the test is taken (maximum 3 pts on test)

Southeast asia is where lots of viruses originate. One virus that has been in the news lately is the H5N1 virus that has killed 50% if the humans that get it. It is more commonly called Avian Influenza or Bird Flu. Research this virus to find out

a. Which countries have reported bird flu in birds and which countries have reported bird flu fatalities in humans?

b. what are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?

c. What is being done to keep the bird flu from spreading throughout the world?

d. What is the U.S. government’s plan to deal with bird flu should it reach the U.S.?

Write a short multi-paragraphed paper reporting your findings. It should be typed in 12 point Arial font with no greater than 1 inch margins on all sides including over the title. Your paper is due the day you take the virus test.

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