Viruses

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

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What do viruses and bacteria have in common?

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Both can cause disease.

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What is a key trait that viruses share with living organisms?

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Viruses have genetic material.

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What do viruses require to reproduce?

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Viruses need a host cell to reproduce.

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What is true about eukaryotes?

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All eukaryotes have a nucleus.

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Define a virus.

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the structure of a virus?

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Viruses typically consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.

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How do viruses differ from living organisms?

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Viruses do not have cellular structures and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own.

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What is the role of a host cell in viral replication?

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The host cell provides the necessary machinery and environment for the virus to replicate and produce new viral particles.

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What is an example of a disease caused by a virus?

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Influenza (the flu) is an example of a disease caused by a virus.