Coronaviruses

Start with the basics

Begin with the Coronavirus flashcards to practice questions about the Coronaviridae family, diseases, virus features and replication. The deck also asks about the genome of Nidovirals. Work through the questions before looking at the answers, then return to any that need another look.

For a visual overview, find the Coronavirus mind map that covers structural features, transmission and clinical symptoms. Use its branches to organize the terms you meet in the flashcards.

Follow the replication sequence

Another Coronavirus mind map lays out a sequence from attachment and entry through synthesis, replication, assembly and exit. Read the stages in order, then use the replication questions in the Coronavirus flashcards to check what you remember. The Corona Viruses flashcards offer further practice on genome type, replicases and mRNAs.

Use the quizzes with the maps

The Coronaviridae quizzes offer different questions. One covers features and categories of coronaviruses; the other includes a question about feline infectious peritonitis virus. After taking a quiz, return to a relevant map or flashcard deck and look for the terms you found difficult. You can then take the quiz again to practice those questions.

The maps also offer different routes through the topic. One covers respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, while another compares SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1 and includes information about stability on different surfaces.

Explore the wider unit

Coronaviruses is a section of the wider virology unit in Microbiology and immunology. Use this page to focus on the structure, replication and disease-related material in its listed resources before returning to the unit. Choose a resource that fills a gap in your notes and make it your next study stop.