To Count the Number of Viruses in a Solution, One

question 15

Essay

To count the number of viruses in a solution, one can perform a plaque assay. Describe how a plaque is generated in the case of a lytic virus and how a virus that does not lyse its host can be detected.

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Definitions:

Moving Average

A statistical method used to analyze data points by creating a series of averages of different subsets of the full data set, commonly used in financial markets to identify trends.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overhead, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Ending Inventory

Ending inventory refers to the total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.