A genotypic test used to rapidly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus is Blank______.Multiple choice question.RT-PCRWestern blotELISAWhole genome sequencing

The viral vector vaccine developed by Johnson and Johnson uses a modified Blank______ carrying the genetic code for the Blank______ protein of SARS-CoV-2.Multiple choice question.coronavirus; spikeadenovirus; nucleocapsidcoronavirus; nucleocapsidadenovirus; spike

A SARS-CoV-2 variant that is more transmissible than others is one that can replicate Blank______ and has Blank______ attachment to epithelial cells in the upper respiratory tract of a new host.Multiple choice question.slowly; reducedquickly; reducedquickly; greaterslowly; greater

Which of the following statements are true about SARS-CoV-2?SELECT ALL THAT APPLYThe virus attaches to host cells via its neuraminidase spike.The genome of SARS-CoV-2 undergoes mutations.SARS-CoV-2 is a naked virus.SARS-CoV-2 has an antisense RNA genome.The strain designation of SARS-CoV-2 is H1N1.SARS-CoV-2 causes Covid-19.

For the widest possible screen of pathogens, a single microarray can be arranged to contain Blank______ nucleic acid sequences.Multiple choice question.bacterial, viral, and fungalonly bacterialonly viralonly bacterial and viral

Which of the following statements is true about diagnostic testing for viruses Group of answer choicesSerology can only be used to determine exposure to a virus, not immunityPCR is commonly used to determine if a patient is infectiousWhole genome sequencing is useful for evaluating viral transmissionSample collection does not influence PCR assay performanceNone of the above are true