Viruses (Amoeba sisters)

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What are viruses?

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Viruses are tiny infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. They are smaller than the cells they infect.

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TRUE or FALSE: Viruses are smaller than the hosts they infect.

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True

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What breaks down during the lytic cycle?

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The cell membrane.

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that specifically attacks bacteria.

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Do viruses require a host to reproduce?

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Yes, viruses require a host cell to reproduce.

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How many types of reproductive cycles do viruses have?

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Viruses have 2 types of reproductive cycles: the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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The lytic cycle is a viral reproductive cycle that results in the destruction of the host cell.

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What is the lysogenic cycle?

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The lysogenic cycle is a viral reproductive cycle where the virus integrates its genetic material into the host's DNA and replicates without destroying the host.

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What is a virus made of?

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

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Can viruses be treated with antibiotics?

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No, antibiotics are ineffective against viruses; they only work against bacterial infections.