Virus vs Cells

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a non-living infectious agent that requires a host cell to reproduce and can cause diseases.

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What is a host cell?

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

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Why do viruses have projections on their surface?

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Viruses have projections to attach to host cells.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by hijacking the machinery of a host cell.

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What is the main difference between living cells and viruses?

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Living cells can reproduce on their own, while viruses cannot.

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Can viruses grow and develop?

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No, viruses do not grow and develop like living organisms.

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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Viruses need a host cell to reproduce.

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What is one similarity between bacteria and viruses?

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Both can cause disease.

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Are viruses considered living or non-living?

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Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot reproduce on their own.

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What is the role of genetic material in viruses?

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Genetic material carries the information needed for the virus to replicate inside a host cell.