Question

evaluate the following statements, and select those that apply to sars - cov - 2, the enveloped virus responsible for covid - 19.
sars - cov - 2 represents one of the least resistant microbial forms.
autoclaves are necessary to destroy sars - cov - 2 viral particles from objects.
detergents and alcohols can be effectively used against this virus.
effective disinfectant, but not antiseptic, products exist for killing this virus.
sars - cov - 2 represents one of the most resistant microbial forms.
it is easier to control sars - cov - 2 than rotavirus, a naked virus.

Explanation:

• Enveloped viruses like SARS - CoV - 2 have lipid envelopes. Lipid - based structures are relatively less resistant compared to some non - enveloped (naked) forms. Detergents can disrupt the lipid envelope, and alcohols can denature viral proteins. Rotavirus is a naked virus (no lipid envelope), and generally, non - enveloped viruses are more resistant. So, SARS - CoV - 2 is less resistant than some (like rotavirus), making it easier to control with certain agents. Autoclaves are extreme (and often unnecessary) for SARS - CoV - 2 as simpler disinfectants/antiseptics work. Also, many common products (both disinfectants and antiseptics, like hand sanitizers which are antiseptics with alcohol) can kill it.

Answer:

• SARS - CoV - 2 represents one of the least resistant microbial forms.
• Detergents and alcohols can be effectively used against this virus.
• It is easier to control SARS - CoV - 2 than rotavirus, a naked virus.