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To participate in this discussion forum, add a new discussion post by 11 pm Sat night, Mar 26 (to do so, just click the “reply” button below). In your post please answer the following questions:
- List at least two (2) genetic traits that make bacterial & viral pathogens extremely difficult to defend against & provide a brief justification of your choice.
- Name at least two (2) techniques used in DNA technology that you think are extremely useful during this Covid 19 pandemic. Briefly describe the way they are benefiting us.
By Tues night, April 12 at 11 pm, please reply to at least two of your peer’s posts. In each reply, share your thoughts about each other’s views.
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The two characteristics of bacterial and viral pathogens that make them virulent or difficult to fight against are their structural features that help them attach to host