Virus

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What is a virus that infects bacteria called?

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Bacteriophage.

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What are the correct steps of the lytic cycle in order?

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Attachment, injection, synthesis, assembly, lysis.

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Are viruses considered living things?

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No, viruses are considered non-living things.

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Why do viruses attach only to a particular host?

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Because of the presence of surface receptors.

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Why are viruses considered non-living?

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Because they cannot reproduce on their own.

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What is the structure of a virus?

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A virus typically consists of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.

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What is the difference between lytic and lysogenic cycles?

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In the lytic cycle, the virus immediately replicates and destroys the host cell, while in the lysogenic cycle, the virus integrates its DNA into the host's genome and can remain dormant.

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What is a host cell?

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A host cell is a living cell that a virus infects to replicate and produce new virus particles.

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What role do surface receptors play in viral infection?

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Surface receptors on the host cell allow the virus to attach and enter the cell.

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Can viruses evolve?

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Yes, viruses can evolve through mutations and natural selection.