cells and viral structure

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

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Help you fight off infection from viruses and bacteria.

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What type of organism has a cell wall, a nucleus, mitochondria, and DNA?

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Eukaryotic.

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What part of a virus is used to attach to a host cell?

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Tail Fibers / Projections / Attachment Proteins.

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What classification do all bacteria fall under?

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Prokaryotes.

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What is the genetic material in a virus?

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DNA or RNA.

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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is a virus?

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A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the function of the capsid in a virus?

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To protect the viral genetic material.

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What are mitochondria known as?

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The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.