Virus

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What do viruses and animal cells have in common?

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Both have the presence of genetic code in nucleic acid.

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What is the basic structure of a virus?

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A virus consists of a nucleic acid strand surrounded by a protein coat.

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What is another name for Influenza?

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Influenza is also called the flu.

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What are pathogens?

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Pathogens are disease-causing agents.

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What does your body build when given a vaccine?

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Your body builds antibodies against the virus.

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What is 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 role of the protein coat in a virus?

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The protein coat protects the viral genetic material and helps the virus attach to host cells.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by infecting a host cell and using the host's cellular machinery to replicate their genetic material.

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What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?

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Viruses are not living organisms and require a host to reproduce, while bacteria are single-celled living organisms that can reproduce independently.

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a substance that stimulates the body's immune response against a specific pathogen.