Citrus Tristeza Virus

Format for term paper
The term paper must be a minimum of 4 pages long double-spaced with one-inch margins.
Use Times New Roman 12.5 font.
You must have at least one primary source from a scientific journal (Nature, Science, etc….).
All references must be cited in a separate page. (Reference page does not count towards the total
length of the paper).
Please include a section at the end of the term paper to indicate work distribution.

Structures for the presentation and term paper
• Introduction: Briefly introduce the virus/disease • History:
o When and where the virus was discovered and by whom?
o Any historical references to the virus?
o How it was isolated?
o Are there any common names for it?
o Has there been any epidemics or pandemics?
• Taxonomy and Biology:
o What family and genus the virus is part of? Are there multiple strains?
o What is the shape and structure of the virus particle? Is the particle enveloped? Does the
particle package any proteins or is it just the nucleic acid?
o What is the genome organization of the virus? (RNA or DNA. Single-stranded or double
stranded? Is the genome segmented or continuous? Is the genome circular or linear?
o How is the virus transmitted? Does it have multiple hosts? Is there a reservoir species for
it?
• Replication:
o Please use a detailed image of the viral replication cycle taken from a scientific
journal. You are expected to talk in detail about the viral proteins and their role in
replication.
o Where does the virus replicate? Does it use any of the host enzymes and proteins to
replicate?
o What are the symptoms of the virus and how long does it take for them to manifest?
• Control
o Are there any vaccinations available?
o Are there any medications that can be used to treat it?
o What are some of the measures that governments and other authorities have taken control
the spread and transmission of the virus?
• Economic/Social Importance
o How many people have been affected worldwide?
o What is the mortality rate of infected people?
o How has this virus affected local and world economies? (i.e. When SARS first broke
many studies abroad programs were cancelled to China and other Asian countries.) o What is the cost of treating the virus?
o Have any industries been affected by the disease?
Note: All references must be cited at the end of the presentation and term paper. Each figure used in the presentation should have the reference mentioned in the slide.
Distribution of points for term paper (20 points)
▪ Organization and understanding of the topic- 10
▪ Submit on time- 5
▪ Format- 5

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