Viruses

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What takes over a living cell's functions when a virus invades?

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Genetic material.

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What is the outer layer of a virus called?

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Envelope.

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What is the protein shell that encases a virus's genetic material?

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Capsid.

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What do viruses and living cells have in common?

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They both store genetic information.

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Are viruses considered cells?

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False.

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What is the primary function of a virus's capsid?

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To protect the viral genetic material.

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What is the role of the viral envelope in infection?

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It helps the virus enter host cells.

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What type of genetic material can viruses contain?

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DNA or RNA.

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How do viruses replicate?

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By hijacking the host cell's machinery.

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What is a key difference between viruses and living cells?

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Viruses cannot reproduce independently.