-Your paper will be a 3-5 page essay in complete sentences and in paragraphs using proper
grammar, spelling, etc.
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It should be typed in 11 or 12-point font, 1.5 spaced, 1-inch margins.
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Write in paragraph form.
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All of this essay needs to be written in your own words.
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Do not quote directly from any text or website.
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You will be expected to cite at least 3 sources.
#Describe your microbe:
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What is the microbes name? (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
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Is it a virus, bacteria, fungus or protozoa? (Bacteria)
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Reason for choosing: I choose this because my favorite childhood anime character, Alfred, from
“Romeo no Aoi Sora” died because of TB which is a disease caused by this microbe.
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History of your microbe?
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Is it historically or currently associated with pandemics?
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Is a famous scientist involved in the discovery/research of your microbe?
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What is the structure of your microbe?
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What type of genome (DNA or RNA, single or double stranded) does it have?
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What type of exterior or cell membrane/wall or envelope does your microbe possess?
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Does your microbe synthesize, excrete or possess any unique proteins or lipids as virulence
factors?
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Is your microbe able to move? If so, how does it do that?
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Does your microbe have any ‘protective’ features (ie endospore formation, going latent) that
protect it from a harsh environment?
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Where is your microbe found in nature?
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Does your microbe have a unique environmental niche? Endospore? Biofilm?
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What type of environment does your microbe live in?
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How does your microbe cause disease?
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Identify who gets the disease.
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Where geographically are the most cases of disease for your microbe?
(Good sources for this are CDC.gov and www.WHO.int)
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Incidence in the US?
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Incidence in the world?
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What is the mode of transmission for your microbe?
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Is there a vaccine for your microbe? If so, describe the vaccine type, who gets the vaccine and
how often.
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If there is NOT a vaccine for your microbe, discuss why not?
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What types of medications are available and effective against your microbe?