Virus

Virus

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Science, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

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Viruses are simple structures composed of nucleic acid within a protein shell, sometimes with an outer membrane. There is debate about whether they are living organisms, as they have genes and evolve but cannot survive outside living cells and lack cellular structure and metabolism.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do viruses evolve?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What limitations do viruses have compared to living cells?

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