Answer questions 12-22 using the prompt below.   You are a research scientist studying a new strain of Ebola from a recent outbreak in Western Africa.  Since you discovered this new strain you name it Steds Ebola. You are concerned because it appears that Steds Ebola is more easily transmitted from chimpanzees to humans and between humans.  You launch an intensive research program to better understand the virus.

An image of the protein complex from Question #7 is shown below.   The portion labeled A represents the subunit. The portion labeled B represents the subunit. The domain ensures that the protein is embedded in the viral envelope. The domain is required for attachment of the virus to the host receptor.  This domain is located in the subunit. The domain embeds itself in the host membrane when exposed to the aqueous environment.  This domain is located in the subunit.   *Note: You may use some of the same answers more than once.

Fusion inhibitors are commonly found in HIV treatments and preventions.  These likely target ___, the protein found in the virion’s envelope.  An image of this protein is shown in Question #8 below.

ACS provides consultations around pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).  If a sex worker has sexual intercourse with a partner they believe to be HIV-positive, you should inform them to… (choose all that apply)

Vaccines against Ebola target this glycoprotein.  However, they tend to be less effective because… (choose all that apply)

Due to the increased transmission rate you want to be able to detect Steds infections as early as possible in patients.  In order to diagnose a patient you should assay for ___ in the patient’s blood.  (choose all that apply)

Whole viruses in a patient’s blood sample would look like which of the following images?

The mRNA that encodes for this gene… (choose all that apply)

According to your research, the probability of a ___ event is higher in Steds Ebola than other strains.  This means that the virus is more likely to jump from animals into humans.

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