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:

Productive Cough

Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that effectively removes sputum from the respiratory tract and helps clear the airways.

Impaired Physical Mobility

A limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities.

Tibial Fracture

A break or crack in the tibia bone, located in the lower leg, often resulting from trauma or stress.

Ambulate

To walk or move from one place to another, often used in medical contexts to describe the ability or act of walking, especially after surgery or during recovery.