Viruses Review

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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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What distinguishes a cell from a virus?

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Cells have cytoplasm, while viruses do not.

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria.

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What genetic material do bacteriophages inject into bacteria?

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Bacteriophages inject DNA into bacteria.

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What do both viruses and living cells contain?

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Both viruses and living cells contain nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA.

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What is viral replication?

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Viral replication is the process by which a virus makes copies of itself inside a host cell.

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

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A host cell provides mechanisms for genetic replication and assembly of new virus particles.

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What is the protective covering of a virus called?

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The protective covering of a virus is called a protein coat or capsid.

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What is the process by which a virus enters a host cell?

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The process is called viral entry, which can occur through various mechanisms such as fusion or endocytosis.

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What happens to the host cell during viral replication?

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The host cell is used to produce new virus particles, often leading to cell damage or death.