Discussion Questions: Dengue Virus Invades a Cell
- Looking at the distribution map at the beginning, what impact might climate change have on the occurrence of dengue fever?
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Explain why adding protons inside the endosome lowers pH. What effect does this have inside the endosome?
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Why do you think the endosomal and viral membranes fuse when they are brought into contact by the viral proteins?
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Why do you think researchers are focusing on viral protein mechanics in an effort to find cures for diseases like dengue fever?
