BIOL 375 Virology -- Fall 2012

Questions due 12:00am before Sept. 28

1. Explain how the expression (8! / 88) approximates the proportion of infective particles of influenza virus. Which assumption could you change to make the proportion greater or less?

2. As a public health director, how would you use the reassortment information in Figure 11.18 to devise a screening program for emerging kinds of swine flu?

Answer in between 400-800 words.

You may discuss the questions with members of this class, if you acknowledge them. However, you must write your response entirely in your own words.

Submit response to Moodle by midnight.