Virus

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What takes over a living cell's functions when a virus invades it?

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Genetic material.

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Are viruses considered cells?

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False.

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What are the smallest and simplest forms of life called?

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Bacteria.

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What is a virus that enters a bacterial cell called?

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Bacteriophage.

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell.

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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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Can viruses be treated with antibiotics?

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No, antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.

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What is the outer layer of a virus called?

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Capsid.

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What is the role of a host cell in viral reproduction?

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The host cell provides the necessary machinery and environment for the virus to replicate.

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What is a common disease caused by a virus?

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Influenza (the flu).