Review Flashcard: Viruses

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What part of a virus is the protein capsule (coat) that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?

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capsid

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Is a virus considered living or non-living?

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Non-Living

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What do viruses have in common with living cells?

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store genetic information

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell

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Viruses are cells.

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False

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Can a virus change the normal activity of a cell?

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Yes

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What is a host?

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Cell that the virus invades and takes over

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Why do scientists classify viruses as non-living?

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They need a host's energy because they do not have their own energy 

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Which is bigger, a bacteria or a virus?

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Bacteria

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The strong structure that acts like a shield for the virus is called the…?

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Protein Coat