Cell Structure and Function

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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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Why do viruses have projections on their outside?

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To attach to the host cell.

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What occurs in the lysogenic cycle of a virus?

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The virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell, integrates into the host cell DNA, and remains dormant for a long time.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control the materials that pass into and out of the cell.

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What happens to the host cell during a lytic infection by a virus?

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The host cell is destroyed.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic material and control cell activities.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

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To provide structure and support.