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COVID-19 and Omicron Variant

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What is the primary reason why scientists map the genetic material of viruses?

To identify the origin of the virus

To look for differences between them to see if they have changed (correct)

To develop a vaccine for the virus

To classify the virus as a variant of concern

What is the characteristic of the Delta variant that sets it apart from earlier strains of the virus?

It is responsible for fewer cases and deaths worldwide

It spreads more easily than earlier strains of the virus (correct)

It is less contagious than earlier strains

It is the original variant of SARS-CoV-2

What is the term used to describe the process of a virus making copies of itself, which can lead to changes in its structure?

Replication (correct)

Sequencing

Evolution

Mutation

What is the name of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19?

SARS-CoV-2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a mutation and a variant?

A mutation is a change in the virus, while a variant is the virus with one or more mutations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of COVID-19?

Through the respiratory route after an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of people who develop mild to moderate symptoms after exposure to the virus?

81% Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed method for differentiating Omicron from Delta using PCR tests?

S-gene dropout or target failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated time period during which symptoms of COVID-19 begin to appear after exposure to the virus?

One to fourteen days Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people infected with the virus remain asymptomatic and do not develop noticeable symptoms?

At least 30% Signup and view all the answers

COVID-19 and Omicron Variant

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary reason why scientists map the genetic material of viruses?

What is the characteristic of the Delta variant that sets it apart from earlier strains of the virus?

What is the term used to describe the process of a virus making copies of itself, which can lead to changes in its structure?

What is the name of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19?

What is the difference between a mutation and a variant?

What is the primary mode of transmission of COVID-19?

What is the estimated percentage of people who develop mild to moderate symptoms after exposure to the virus?

What is the proposed method for differentiating Omicron from Delta using PCR tests?

What is the estimated time period during which symptoms of COVID-19 begin to appear after exposure to the virus?

What percentage of people infected with the virus remain asymptomatic and do not develop noticeable symptoms?

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