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12thgrade
What is a coronavirus? - Elizabeth Cox - Quiz
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Coronaviruses are a bit different from other RNA viruses. How?
They are quite large with many genes and they are usually much more stable
They are usually much more stable
They often have a faster mutation rate
Mutations can make a virus less recognizable
- 2. Multiple Choice
The word corona in Latin means
Spiked
Jagged
Crown
Virus
Protien
- 3. Multiple Choice
Although there are hundreds of coronaviruses, only ________currently infect humans.
Ten
Seven
Five
Four
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is it about RNA viruses that makes them more successful than DNA viruses?
Smaller and fewer genes
Infect many hosts
Replicates quickly
More likely to mutate
All of the above are answers
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why do we need a new flu vaccine every year?
Influenza mutates quickly and new strains result
Our bodies rid themselves of the vaccine yearly
When it gets warm outside, vaccines do not work anymore
Cooler temps often cause vaccines to mutate and not be effective
- 6. Multiple Choice
Name four RNA viruses that jumped from animals to humans.
SARS, MERS,Ear Infections, RAS
SARS, MERS. ZIKA, INFLUENZA
measles. rubella. chickenpox/shingles. roseola.
roseola. smallpox. fifth disease. chikungunya virus infection.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Corona viruses are a bit different from other RNA viruses. How?
They are quite large with many genes
They are usually much more stable
They often have a faster mutation rate
A and b are both answers
- 8. Multiple Choice
You do not want to catch a coronavirus. From the lesson, what are four effective methods of avoiding an infection?
Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19 and avoid crowds.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don't live with you.
Get the Covid Vaccine when time.
The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
Get the flu vaccine.
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