Viruses

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell.

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What do viruses have in common with living cells? They both...

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store genetic information.

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Is a virus considered living or non-living?

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Non-Living.

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What is a host?

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Cell that the virus invades and takes over.

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What part of a virus is the protein capsule that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?

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capsid.

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What is the genetic material found in viruses?

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DNA or RNA.

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How do viruses differ from bacteria?

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Viruses cannot reproduce on their own and require a host cell, while bacteria can reproduce independently.

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What is a viral infection?

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An infection caused by a virus that invades a host cell.

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What is the role of the capsid in a virus?

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The capsid protects the viral genetic material and helps the virus attach to host cells.

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What is a lytic cycle?

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A viral replication cycle that results in the destruction of the host cell.