Virus vs Cells

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What are viruses?

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Viruses are non-living entities that cannot reproduce on their own and require a host cell to replicate.

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Why are viruses considered non-living?

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Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot reproduce independently and do not carry out metabolic processes.

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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 is the role of a virus's genetic material when it invades a cell?

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The genetic material of a virus takes over the host cell's functions to replicate the virus.

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What do the projections on a virus do?

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The projections on a virus help it attach to a host cell.

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Are viruses prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

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Viruses are neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic; they are classified as non-living.

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What is a host cell?

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A host cell is a living cell that a virus invades to reproduce.

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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 outer coat of a virus called?

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The outer coat of a virus is called a capsid.

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What is the difference between living cells and viruses?

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Living cells can reproduce independently and carry out metabolic processes, while viruses cannot.