Virus review

Front

During the lytic infection by a virus, the host cell is-

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destroyed

Front

The purpose of the protein coat surrounding a virus, other than to protect the virus, is to-

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react with the cell wall of the host cell

Front

Which statement regarding viruses is true?

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A virus can only reproduce inside of a living cell.

Front

The capsid of a virus protects the virus from the external environment. What structure is this similar to in a plant cell? Options: ribosome, cell membrane, vacuole, cell wall

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cell wall

Front

What feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?

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presence of genetic code in nucleic acid

Front

What is the basic structure of a virus?

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nucleic acid strand surrounded by a protein coat

Front

All viruses contain-

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nucleic acids

Front

What part of the phage is the DNA? Options: A, B, C, D

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B

Front

A(n) _____ is a virus that enters a bacterial cell.

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bacteriophage

Front

When a virus invades a living cell, its _______ takes over the cell's functions.

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genetic material