1. Use influenza as an example to explain why immune pathology significant, and why current treatments is (i.e. neuraminidase inhibitors such as Tamiflu) are not always effective. 2. Compare/contrast quantitating virus via PCR versus using a plaque assay. (/2). What are the requirements for each of them, and how might each of them be beneficial or not beneficial?

1. Use influenza as an example to explain why immune pathology significant, and why current treatments is (i.e. neuraminidase inhibitors such as Tamiflu) are not always effective. 2. Compare/contrast quantitating virus via PCR versus using a plaque assay. (/2). What are the requirements for each of them, and how might each of them be beneficial or not beneficial?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter17: Bacterial And Viral Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

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