Cells and Viruses

Front

What is the most basic, functional level of organization in living organisms?

Back

Cells

Front

Which pathogen can produce toxins?

Back

Bacteria

Front

What viral life cycle allows viral genetic material to lay dormant while the host cell reproduces?

Back

Lysogenic

Front

How can you distinguish a prokaryote from a eukaryote?

Back

Prokaryotes lack a nucleus.

Front

What cycle allows replication of the phage genome without destroying the host?

Back

Lysogenic

Front

What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What are the two main types of cells?

Back

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

Front

What is a virus?

Back

A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the difference between lytic and lysogenic cycles?

Back

Lytic cycle destroys the host cell, while lysogenic cycle integrates viral DNA into the host's genome.