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the context of the search results, it appears related to understanding what
"the" is or what are the symptoms of COVID-19 or what the parts of a
coronavirus are. Here are concise explanations based on the search results:
1. What is "the"?
"The" is the definite article in English, used to denote nouns that are
already known, mentioned, or understood by the listener or reader. It is the
most frequently used word in English and has a single form used with singular
and plural nouns of any gender. Its pronunciation varies depending on whether
it precedes a consonant or vowel sound
. 2. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- High body temperature (fever)
- Coughing and sneezing
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may also occur
Symptoms can vary with different variants and vaccination status
3. What are the parts of a coronavirus?
A coronavirus consists of:
- RNA (genetic blueprint)
- Nucleoproteins that structure the virus and help replication
- Viral envelope made of lipids protecting the virus outside a host cell
- Envelope proteins aiding new virus assembly
- Spike proteins on the surface that allow the virus to attach and infect host cells, giving the virus its crown-like appearance
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