Q: (IAS/2021)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,108,112,84,17,11,108
keywords:
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The term `ACE2` is talked about in the context of the spread of viral diseases, specifically in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. ACE2 stands for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2, which is a protein found on the surface of many types of cells, including those in the lungs, heart, and kidneys. It is the receptor that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to enter and infect human cells.