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Virus Web quest

Animation of lytic/lysogenic cycles

Write a paragraph describing what happens during the lytic and lysogenic cycles.



Cells Alive



1. How big are bacteria compared to viruses?

2. What cycle is being described on this page?

NOVA online



1. Explain how small pox vaccine can be created.

No link so you can LOOK THIS UP ONLINE!

1. Who is credited with discovering the virus

2. Are viruses alive?

3. Viruses are incredibly small, why are we not able to see viruses with the compound light microscope we use in the science lab?

4. What shapes do viruses assume?

The West Nile virus has been in the news. In order to understand the transmission of this disease, it is useful to study the mosquito.





1. What is another name for the mosquito?

2. Do male mosquitoes ever bite people?

3. How do mosquitoes find you?

4. List 4 ways to prevent being bitten by a mosquito.



1. Human illness from West Nile virus is rare; most people infected by West Nile virus have no_____________________.

2. List three ways you can protect yourself from the West Nile virus.

3. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a______________________.

4. Is there evidence that West Nile virus can spread from one person to another?

INFLUENZA





1. About how many people die each from the flu?

2. What animal may be infected with both human and bird flu?

3. What are the symptoms of the flu?

HANTAVIRUS





1. What is Hantavirus, and where does it originate?

2. How is it spread? Can you contract it from humans?

3. What are the symptoms of Hantavirus?

CHICKEN POX/SHINGLES



1. What virus causes chicken pox?

2. How are chicken pox transmitted?

3. How are chicken pox and shingles ‘related’?

VIRAL MENINGITIS



1. What is viral meningitis?

2. What are the symptoms and how is it treated?

3. How does the virus spread?

HIV/AIDS



1. In what ways is HIV transmitted?

2. How can you protect yourself from HIV/AIDS?

3. Why is HIV so tough to cure or make a vaccine for?

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