Cells vs Viruses Review

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What is the function of the Nucleus in a cell?

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The Nucleus stores DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What type of pathogen causes chicken pox?

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Chicken pox is caused by a virus.

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What organelle is responsible for converting glucose into ATP?

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Mitochondria convert glucose into ATP, which is energy for the cell.

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What trait do viruses share with living organisms?

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Viruses have genetic material.

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What is the role of Chloroplasts in a plant cell?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight energy to make glucose.

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What is the primary component of a virus?

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A virus primarily consists of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by infecting a host cell and using the host's machinery to replicate.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?

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Viruses require a host to reproduce and are not considered living organisms, while bacteria are single-celled living organisms that can reproduce independently.

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What is the function of Ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.