Coronavirus at the molecular level

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Understand the structure of the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic

Help students to understand the structure of the virus behind the coronavirus pandemic. These worksheets for 14–16 and 16–18 examine the structure of Sars-CoV-2, the virus reponsible for the disease. They can lead on to further research into the biochemistry of viruses for older and higher attaining students.

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