Introduction to the nucleic acids. Due to the current world wide situation with the current coronavirus, we will start the chapter by introducing the topic of viruses.
Any information shared about the current Coronavirus is intended as a learning tool and is not intended to cause panic. Moderna Biotech Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, has developed a vaccine that is ready for clinical trials.
This will be an introductory lesson. We will have to first discuss the details of the nucleic acids in order for you to fully understand viruses.
Reading: What are Viruses, Viral Structure, Attachment to Host Cell.
You will read pages 475 through 478 and take notes.
Discussion topic: Will include the characteristics of viruses and the current situation.
