Foundation Doc: Viruses

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Viruses are made of cells.

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False

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What is the shell of a virus called?

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Capsid

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What biomolecule is a viral capsid made from?

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Protein

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Viruses can reproduce.

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True

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What does a virus need to reproduce?

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A host cell

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the function of a viral capsid?

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

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What are the two main types of viral genetic material?

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DNA and RNA.

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Can viruses infect all types of organisms?

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Yes, viruses can infect animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is a viral envelope?

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A viral envelope is a lipid membrane that surrounds some viruses, derived from the host cell membrane.