Reference no: EM132635225
Investigate SARS-CoV-2 structure and replication cycle. For your discussion post, include the following information:
Write out the full name of the virus (i.e. what does SARS-CoV-2 stand for?)
Find a picture showing the details of both the external and internal components of the virus, save to your Canvas files, and embed.
Identify each of the major components of the virion particle including: spike glycoprotein, membrane protein, envelope protein, nucleic acid, and nucleoprotein. Include common abbreviations.
Discuss the replication process of SARS-CoV-2. Include:
Viral entry into the body
Attachment mechanisms (what specific interaction is needed between the host and virion?)
Entry into the cell (what process is this?)
In general, what happens inside the cell (synthesis, replication)