Week 10: SARS-CoV-2

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  1. 4. The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 is the primary target for _____ development.
  2. 8. COVID-19 vaccines work by training the immune system to recognise and combat the _____.
  3. 10. _____ is the term used for the time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms.
  4. 12. The SARS-CoV-2 virus belongs to the _____ family.
  5. 14. Severe cases of COVID-19 can lead to acute respiratory _____ syndrome
  6. 16. _____ is the term used for individuals who are infected with the virus but do not show symptoms.
  7. 17. _____ is a medication used to treat severe cases of COVID-19 by reducing inflammation.
  8. 18. The SARS-CoV-2 genome is made up of _____, which contains genetic instructions for the virus.
  9. 19. _____ is the term used for measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus, such as wearing masks and social distancing.
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  1. 1. SARS-CoV-2 primarily spreads through respiratory _____.
  2. 2. The first case of COVID-19 was reported in the city of _____, China, in late 2019.
  3. 3. _____ testing is commonly used to diagnose COVID-19.
  4. 5. _____ are small airborne particles that can carry the virus and spread it to others.
  5. 6. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has a lipid _____, which makes it susceptible to soap and water.
  6. 7. The vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is an ___ vaccine
  7. 9. _____ are medications that can help treat COVID-19 symptoms.
  8. 11. _____ is the protein on the surface of the virus that binds to the ACE2 receptor on human cells.
  9. 13. The process of developing immunity to a virus through vaccination is called _____.
  10. 15. SARS-CoV-2 is a _____, single-stranded RNA virus.