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Togaviruses and their Characteristics

Test your knowledge about togaviruses and their characteristics, including symptoms, transmission, and viral structure.

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What is the size of the togavirus envelope particle?

70nm in diameter

How many copies of capsid proteins are present in the togavirus envelope?

240

Which cellular receptor does the E glycoprotein of the togavirus bind to?

Laminin receptor

What is the length of the 3’ poly(A) tail in the togavirus genome?

<p>~70nt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nsP4 in the viral replication process?

<p>nsP4 acts as an RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is responsible for the fusion of endosome membrane with the viral envelope?

<p>E1/E2 heterodimer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of PE2 in the virus replication cycle?

<p>Precursor to E2, palmitoylated and glycosylated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the structural proteins palmitoylated?

<p>In the Golgi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of PE2 contains the signal sequence?

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

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