Viruses

Outer protein coat of a virus.

• Capsid

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

• Envelope

The TWO characteristics of life that virus lack, thus rendering them NON-living.

• Cells

• Movement

• Reproduction

• Evolution

• Responds to stimuli

The name of the cell that a virus must infect in order to function.

• Host

• Parasite

• Germ

• Archaebacteria

When a virus remains inactive for a long period of time, but remains in a person’s cells.

• Mutant

• Dormant

• Virulent

• Host

The reason why the Influenza vaccination must be taken every year.

• Viruses mutate.

• Viruses cannot reproduce.

• Host cells kill viruses.

• Vaccines make corporations money.

This virus doesn’t infect humans, it infects bacteria, specifically E.coli. When the virus infects E.coli in one’s digestive tract, the individual may experience some gastrointestinal discomfort.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

This virus is mainly confined to Africa (however, there have been cases recently in the United States). This virus causes flu like symptoms that quickly progress to vomitting, internal and external bleeding.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

When a person is infected with this virus, they appear to have been pecked by poultry. Most children in the United States are vaccinated by a live, attenuated vaccine for this virus.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

This virus causes mononucleosis and can result in an inflammation of the throat, lymph nodes and enlargement of the spleen. It’s spread by close contact, kissing or sharing of drinks.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

This virus affects the immune system, specifically CD4 and T-helper cells. It is spread through physical contact or exchange of bodily fluids.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus