Summer Day 10: Viruses

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What are viruses considered?

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Viruses are considered nonliving.

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What is the lysogenic cycle in viruses?

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The lysogenic cycle in viruses is a long-term process.

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What does the term 'pathogen' mean?

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Pathogen means disease.

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What are the structures that help viruses attach to a host called?

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The structures that help viruses attach to a host are called glycoproteins.

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What do viruses need in order to reproduce?

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Viruses need a host in order to reproduce.

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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 difference between a lytic cycle and a lysogenic cycle?

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The lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle integrates the viral DNA into the host's genome.

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What is a capsid?

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A capsid is the protein shell of a virus that encases its genetic material.

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What role do glycoproteins play in viral infection?

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Glycoproteins help viruses attach to and enter host cells.

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Can viruses reproduce on their own?

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No, viruses cannot reproduce on their own; they require a host cell.