New New Category 1 - Review

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What is the structure that surrounds all cells?

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The plasma membrane.

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What is another name for the cell membrane?

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The plasma membrane.

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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine.

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What cycle do viruses undergo when they replicate quickly, within days or weeks?

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The lytic cycle.

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What cycle do viruses undergo when they replicate slowly, within months or years?

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The lysogenic cycle.

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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycles in viruses?

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The lytic cycle results in the immediate destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle integrates viral DNA into the host's genome and replicates slowly.

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What role do nitrogen bases play in DNA?

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They encode genetic information.

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How do environmental factors affect the integrity of the plasma membrane?

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Factors like temperature, pH, and the presence of certain chemicals can alter membrane fluidity and permeability.

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What is the significance of the lytic cycle in viral infections?

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It leads to the rapid spread of the virus and symptoms of infection.