Viruses

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Viruses are considered ___________

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Non-Living

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Viruses can NOT reproduce on their own.

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True

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Viruses are composed of cells

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False

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Viruses can adapt and evolve

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True

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Viruses have genetic information (DNA or RNA)

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True

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What is the basic structure of a virus?

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

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What is a host cell?

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A host cell is a living cell that a virus infects to reproduce.

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What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?

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Viruses are non-living and require a host to reproduce, while bacteria are living organisms that can reproduce independently.

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What is a viral infection?

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A viral infection occurs when a virus enters a host organism and begins to replicate.

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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.