influenza receptor specificity

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Within this article you can find more than enough biology to explain the ability of influenza viral particles may enter animal cells. Once you have the information you need, follow the trail forward. Be sure to understand the following points:
  • 1. structure of the phospholipid bilayer
  • 2. the formation of the glycocalyx from glycoproteins and glycolipids
  • 3. function of hemagglutinin [HA] protein and neuraminidase
  • 4. structure of an acetyl group
  • 5. structure of human lungs - including aveoli
  • 6. type of changes in HA causing a switch in abiilty to infect different organisms
  • 7. difference between 2,3 bonds and 2,6 bonds
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Explain the highlighted passage with the knowledge acquired in the second reading and mutation, acquisition of new genes, and natural selection. The next highlight on the page continues with some helpful information.

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