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How many cells approximately does the human body contains?
(p.3)
27 million cells
27 trillion cells
37 trillion cells
37 billion cells
Our cells create tissues that form organs, and each cells purpose, communicating and carrying out each reactions that make life possible.
(p.3)
True
False
How many basic principles does the cell theory consist of?(the original form)
(p.4)
2
1
4
3
Through advance in molecular biology a fourth tenet has been added to the theory.
(p.4)
True
False
Which one is a cell theory?
(p.4)
All living things are composed of cells
Cell arise only from preexisting cells
The cell is the basic functional unit of life
All of the above
Viruses are small structures that doesn’t contain genetic material and are unable to reproduce on their own.
(p.4)
True
False
The fourth tenet through advance in molecular biology is:
(p.4)
Cells arise from preexisting cells and others
Cells carry DNA
Cells carry viruses
None of the above
Prokaryotic cells are:
(p.5)
Multicellular and do not contain a nucleus
Single cells and contain a nucleus
Single cells and do not contain a nucleus
Multicellular cells and contains a nucleus
Numerous membrane-bound organelles are found in the cytoplasm of a ______
(p.5)
Prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells
Cell Membrane
Eukaryotic cells are the opposite of Prokaryotic cells.
(p.5)
True
False
Each cells have a membrane enclosing a semi fluid cytosol in which the organelles are suspended.
(p.6)
True
False
Cytosol is:
(p.6)
All of the above
Provide the cytoplasm and the cell structure
Fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane
Allows for the diffusion of molecules through-out the cell
The nuclear envelope creates one distinct environment within the cell.
(p.6)
True
False
The nucleus is surrounded by the _____________
(p.6)
Cell membrane
Nucleolus
Nuclear membrane
Chromosomes
The nuclear membrane is a double membrane that maintains a nuclear environment separate and distinct the cytoplasm.
(p.6)
True
False
The genetic material (DNA) contains coding regions called acids.
(p.6)
True
False
Linear DNA is wound around organizing proteins know as histones and is then further wound into linear strands called chromosomes.
(p.6)
True
False
A subsection of the nucleus known as the ____
(p.6)
Centrioles
lysosome
Nucleolus
Cell membrane
the ribosomal (RNA) is synthesized in the nucleus.
(p.7)
True
False
The power plants of the cell is called _____ in reference in to their important metabolic functions.
(p.7)
Mitochondria
Outer membrane
Nucleus
Matrix
How many layers does the mitochondrion contains?
(p.7)
5
2
0
1
The outer membrane serves as a barrier between the cytoplasm and the inner environment of the mitochondrion.
(p.7)
True
False
The inner membrane , which is arranged into numerous unfolding called cristae, contains molecules and enzymes of the electron transport chain.
(p.7)
True
False
The space between the inner and outer membrane is called the inter-membrane space.
(p.7)
True
False
Nuclear pores in the nuclear membrane allow selective two-way exchange of material between________ and _______.
(p.6)
mitochondrion / cytoplasm
nucleolus / cytosol
matrix / cytosol
cytoplasm / nucleus
Mitochondria are different from other parts of the cell, in that they are autonomous. They contain some of their own genes and replicate dependently of the nucleus via binary fission.
(p.7)
True
False
The process by which a cell undergoes programed cell death in a highly organized manner in response to either external or internal signals is:
(p.8/478)
Allele
Autosome
Apoptosis
Asters
The nucleolus actually takes up approximately _______ of the volume of the entire nucleus and can be identified as a darker spot in the nucleus.
(p.7)
55%
25%
40%
52%
To keeping the cell alive by providing energy, the mitochondria are also capable of _______ by release of enzymes from the electron transport chain.
(p.8)
keep the cell
kill the cell
break down de cell
Apoptosis is also known as programed cell death.
(p.8)
True
False
Lysosomes are membrane-bound structures containing hydrolytic enzymes that are capable of breaking down many different substrates.
(p.8)
True
False
Lysosomes include substances ingested by endocytosis and cellular waste products.
(p.8)
True
False
Lysosomes often function in conjunction with_____, which transport, package and sort cell material traveling to and from the membrane.
(p.8)
ribosomes
endosomes
golgi apparatus
autolysis
Endosomes are capable of transporting material to:
(p.8)
the transgolgi
the cell membrane
All of the above
the lysosomal pathway for degradation
Release of the enzymes can occur in a process known as apoptosis.
(p.8)
True
False
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a series of connected membranes that aren't contiguous with the nuclear envelope.
(p.8)
True
False
There are 2 varieties of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER).
(p.8)
True
False
The ______ ER is studded with ribosomes, which permit the translation of proteins destined for secretion directly into its lumen.
(p.8)
Rough
Smooth
None of the above
The _____ ER lacks ribosomes and is utilized primarily for lipid synthesis and the detoxification of certain drugs and poisons.
(p.8)
None of the above
Smooth
Rough
The smooth ER also transport proteins from the Rough ER to the endoplasmic reticulum.
(p.8)
True
False
The Golgi Apparatus consist of stacked membrane-bound sacs.
(p.8)
True
False
All cells have the same relative distribution of organelles.
(p.9)
True
False
Other cells such as red blood cells, which primarily serve a transport function, have not organelles at all.
(p.9)
True
False
Peroxisomes contain ADN.
(p.9)
True
False
One of the primary functions of peroxisomes is:
(p.9)
All of the above
modify cellular products through the introduction of signal sequences
Permit the translation of proteins
The breakdown of very long chain fatty acids via B-oxidation
What provides structure to the cell and helps it to maintain its shape?
(p.9)
Cytoskeleton
Cytokine
Cytoplasm
Cytokinesis
The cytoskeleton provides a conduit for the transport of materials around the cell.
(p.9)
True
False
there are ____ components of the cytoskeleton.
1
2
3
4
The component/s of the cytoskeleton is/are:
(p.9)
microfilaments
microtubules
All of the above
intermediate filaments
Microfilament is:
(p.10)
Precursor cell that gives off platelets
Made up of solid polymerized rods of actin
melanin - producing cells of the skim
a bundle of neurons
Microfilaments also play a ro.e in cytokinesis, or the division of materials between daughter cells.
(p.10)
True
False
The actin filaments are organized only into bundles and are resistant to both compression and fracture, providing protection for the cell.
(p.10)
True
False
The _______ during the mitosis, is formed from microfilaments, which organized as a ring at the site of division between the two new daughter cells.
(p.10)
radial spokes
tubulin
centrioles
cleavage furrow
Microtubules re hollow polymers of cilia proteins.
(p.10)
True
False
Microtubules radiate throughout the cell, providing the primary pathaways along which motor proteins like____ and _____ carry vesicles.
(p.10)
kinesin / dynein
dynein / tubulin
tubulin/ kinesin
coronin / kinesin
Cilia and flagella are motile structures composed of microfilaments.
(p.10)
True
False
Cilia are projections from a cell that are primarily involved in the movement of materials along the surface of the cell.
(p.10)
True
False
Cilia line the respiratory tract and are involved int he movement of mucus.
(p.10)
True
False
________ are structures involved in the movement of the cell itself, such as the movement of sperm cells through the reproductive tract.
(p.11)
Flexor
Filial generation
Centrioles
Flagella
Does cilia and flagella share the same structure composed of nine pairs of microtubules?
(p.11)
Yes
No
Microtubules are organized into a ring of ___ doublets with ____ central microtubules.
(p.11)
2 / 9
9 / 4
9 / 2
4 / 9
Where does centrioles are found in a region of the cell?
(p.11)
central microtubules
inner sheath
centrosome
dynein arms
Centrioles are:
(p.11)
the organizing centers for microtubules and ares structured as nine triples of microtubules with a hollow center.
precursor cell that gives off platelets.
stem cell that is able to differentiate into various cells within a particular lineage.
cylindrical shaft of a long bone.
The microtubules emanating from the centrioles attach to the mitochondria via complexes called kidney.
(p.11)
True
False
_____________ are a diverse group of filamentous proteins.
(p.11)
microtubules
Intermediate filaments
tubulin
microfilaments
Choose which proteins are in the diverse group of filamentous proteins of intermediate filaments
(p.11)
keratin
desmin
lamins
vimentin
Intermediate filaments help anchor other organelles, including the nucleus.
(p.11)
True
False
Identify each part:
(p.6)
1.cell membrane 2.lysosome 3.mitochondrion 4.golgi apparatus 5.centrioles
1.lysosome 2.centrioles 3.cell membrane 4.mitochondrion 5.golgi apparatus
1. mitochondrion 2.golgi apparatus 3. lysosome 4. centrioles 5. cell membrane
1.centrioles 2. golgi apparatus 3. mitochondrion 4. lysosome 5. cell membrane
One of the unique characteristics of eukaryotic cells is the formation of tissues with division of labor.
(p.12)
True
False
How many tissue types are there?
(p.12)
2
5
4
8
The tissue types are: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.
(p.12)
True
False
The predominant protein of microfilament is:
(P.10)
actin
tubulin
kinesin
keratin
The predominant protein of microtubules is:
(p.12)
actin
myosin
tubulin
keratin
Fibroblasts, osteoblasts and chondroblasts are connective tissue.
(p.14)
True
False
Endothelial cells and alpha cells are epithelial tissue.
(p.12/14)
True
False
Epithelial tissues cover the body and line its cavities providing a means. for protection against pathogen invasion and desiccation.
(p.12)
True
False
Epithelial cells are involved in:
absorption
blood
secretion
sensation
Epithelial cells are tightly joined to each other and to an underlying layer of connective tissue known as __________.
(p.12)
extracellular matrix
squamous
basement membrane
parenchyma
Nephrons in the kidney are composed of connective tissue, and hepatocytes in the liver, and acid-producing cells of the stomach are connective tissue.
(p.12)
True
False
How many layers does simple epithelia have?
(p.12)
none
one
three
multiple
How many layers does Stratified epithelia have?
(p.12)
none
one
three
multiple
Epithelia cells aren't polarized.
(p.12)
True
False
In epithelial cells one side faces lumen, while the other side interacts with underlying blood vessels and structural cells.
(p.12)
True
False
Pseudo-stratified epithelia have multiple layers.
True
False
Squamous cells are:
(p.12)
cube-shape
Flat and scale like
long and thin
Cuboidal cells are:
(p.12)
cubed- shaped
flat and scale-like
long and thin
Columnar cells are:
(p.12)
cube-shaped
flat and scale-like
long and thin
Connective tissue supports the body but doesn't provides a framework for the epithelial cells to carry out their functions.
(p.12)
True
False
Connective tissues are the the main contributors to the stroma or support structure.
(p.12)
True
False
Most cells in connective tissue produce and secrete materials such as collagen and elastin to form the __________.
(p.12)
stroma
extracellular matrix
inner sheath
dynein
____________ are the simplest of all organism and include all bacteria.
(p.14)
eukaryotes
connective
prokaryotes
epithelial
How many membrane-bound organelles does the prokaryotes have?
(p.14)
none
one
two
three
The genetic material of the prokaryotes is organized into a single circular molecule of DNA concentrated in an area of the cell called nucleoid region.
(p.14)
True
False
There are _______ overarching domains into which all life is classified.
1
2
3
4
Choose the overarching domains into which all life is classified.
(p.15)
archaea
bacteria
eukarya
monera
Which of these contain prokaryotes?
(p.15)
monera
eukarya
archaea
bacteria
Archaea are single-celled organism that are visually similar to bacteria.
(p.15)
True
False
Achaea were considered ___________.
(p.15)
flagella
extremophiles
monera
fimbriae
Initially, Achaea and Bacteria where classified together into the kingdom of Monera.
(p.15)
True
False
Archaea contain a single circular ____________-.
(p.15)
chromosome
cytoplasn
nucleus
nucleolus
All bacterias contain:
(p.15)
cell membrane
mitochondria
cytoplasm
chromosome
Some bacterias contain:
(p.15)
chromosome
mithocontria
flagella
fimbriae
Both , Eukaryotes and Archaea start translation with methionine, contain similar RNA polymerases and associate their DNA with histones.
(p.15)
True
False
Approximately, how many bacterias are on Earth?
(p.16)
2 x 1040
3 x 1015
5 x 1030
4 x 1020
Bacteria perform essential functions for human beings.
(p.16)
True
False
All bacterias are mutualistic symbiotes, both humans and bacterias benefit from the relationship.
(p.16)
True
False
Bacteria outnumber human cells in the body by ______.
(p.16)
2:8
5:5
9:2
10:1
Other bacteria are pathogens or parasites, meaning that they provide no advantage or benefit to the host, but rather causes disease.
(p.160)
True
False
Pathogenic bacteria may live intracellularly only.
(p.16)
True
False
Spherical bacteria is known as:
(p.17)
spherical
cocci
bacilli
spirilli
cocci include common pathogens such as:
(p.17)
staphylococcus aereus
mycobacterium tuberculosis
leptospira interrogans
streptococcus pyogenes
Bacteria arre classified by:
(p.41)
shape
color
size
All of the above
Rod-shape bacteria is known as:
(p.41)
cocci
bacilli
spirilli
Spiral-shaped bacteria is know as:
(p.41)
cocci
bacilli
spirilli
Obligate aerobes require______ for metabolism.
(p.18)
oxygen
air
water
color
Anaerobes re bacterias that:
(p.18)
not required oxygen, does not use fermentation
required oxygen, does not use fermentation
not require oxygen, use fermentation
required oxygen, use fermentation
Anaerobes re bacterias that:
(p.18)
not required oxygen, does not use fermentation
required oxygen, does not use fermentation
not require oxygen, use fermentation
required oxygen, use fermentation
There are different types of anaerobe, obligate anaerobes, facultative anaerobes and aerotolerant anaerobes.
(p18)
True
False
obligate aerobes:
(p.41/18)
can survive in environments with or without oxygen and will toggle between metabolic processes based on the environment.
cannot survive in oxygen - containing environments and can only carry out anaerobic metabolism
require oxygen for metabolism.
cannot use oxygen for metabolism, but can survive in an oxygen - containing environment.
All bacterias require oxygen for survival.
(p.18)
True
False
_______________ can survive in environments with or without oxygen and will toggle between metabolic processes based on the environment.
(p.41)
facultative anaerobes
aerotolerant anaerobes
obligate aerobes
obligate anaerobes
Prokaryotes cells are multi-celled organism.
(p.18)
True
False
The cell wall forms______________ of the cell.
(p.18)
the movement
outer barrier
inner barrier
What forms the envelope?
(p.18)
cell wall
plasma membrane
cell membrane
plasma wall
Bacteria can be classified by the color their cell walls turn during Gram staining with a crystal violet stain, followed by a counterstain with safranin.
(p.19)
True
False
Only the cell wall provide structure and controls the movement of solutes into and out of the bacterium.
(p.18)
True
False
Gram-negative bacteria have a thin cell wall composed of peptidoglycan and an outer membrane containing :
(p.19)
peptidoglycan
lipoteichoic acid
phospholipids
lipopolysaccharides
Gram-positive bacterial have a thick cell wall composed of:
(p.19)
peptidoglycan
lipoteichoic acid
phospholipids
lipopolysaccharides
Bacteria may have _______ flagella that generate propulsion to move the bacterium toward food or away from inmune cells.
one
2
all of the above
many
Moving in response to chemical stimuli is called ____________.
(p.19)
flagellin
plasmids
chemotaxis
periplasmic space
Bacterial flagella contain a filament composed of flagellin, a basal body that anchors and rotates the flagellum, and a hook that connects the 2.
(p.19)
True
False
Prokaryotes carry out the electron transport chain using the ___________.
(p.19
cell membrane
flagella
chematoxis
fillament
The ____________ is a complex structure that anchors the flagellum to the cytoplasmic membrane.
(p.19)
ribosome
cell membrane
hook
basal body
Bacteria contain a cell wall.
(p.19)
True
False
Basal body is the motor of flagellum , rotates at rates up to 300Hz.
(p.19)
True
False
Archaea contain:
(p.19)
cytoplasm
flagella
ribosome
cell wall
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes have different-sized ribosomes but they carry them in the same way.
(p.20)
True
False
Hyperbaric oxygen may be used as a treatment for certain types of bacterial infections. In this therapy, the patient is placed in a chamber in which the partial pressure of oxygen is significantly increased, increasing the partial pressure of oxygen in the patient's tissues. This treatment is most likely used for infections with:
(p.48)
obligate aerobic bacteria
facultative anaerobic bacteria
aerotolerant anaerobic bacteria
obligate anaerobic bacteria
Which of the following does NOT describe connective tissue cells?
(p.48)
They amount for most cells in muscle, bones and tendons.
They secrete substances to form the extracellular matrix.
In organs, they tend to form the stroma.
In organs, they provide support for epithelial cells.
Which of the following types of nucleic acid could form the genome of a virus?
(p.48)
Single-stranded RNA
Double-stranded DNA
Single-stranded DNA
All of the above
Which of the following activities occurs in the Golgi apparatus?
(p.48)
synthesis of proteins
modification and distribution of proteins
breakdown of lipids and carbohydrates
production of ATP
Mitochondrial DNA is:
(p.48)
circular
self-replicating
single-stranded
cell division
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
(p.48)
lipid synthesis
poison detoxification
protein synthesis
transport of proteins
What is the main function of the nucleolus?
(p.48)
ribosomal RNA synthesis
DNA replication
cell division
chromosome assembly
Which of the following organelles is surrounded by a single membrane?
(.48)
lysosomes
mitochondria
nuclei
ribosomes
Which of the following is NOT a difference that would allow one to distinguish a prokaryotic and an eukaryotic cell?
(p.49)
ribosomal subunit weight
presence of nucleus
presence of a membrane on the outside surface of the cell
presence of membrane-bound organelles
Which of the following does NOT contain tubulin?
(p.49)
cilia
flagella
microfilaments
centrioles
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the human body and remains dormant in the nervous system until it produce an outbreak after exposure to heat, radiation or other stimuli. Which of the following statements correctly describe HSV?
(p.49)
While it remains dormant in the nervous system, the virus is ints lytic cycle.
During an outbreak, the virus is in the lysogenic cycle.
Herpes simplex virus adds its genetic information to the genetic information of the cell.
The herpes simplex virus contains a tail sheath and tail fibers.
Resistance to antibiotics is a well-recognized medical problem. Which mechanism(s) can account for a bacterium's ability to increase its genetic variability and thus adapt itself to resist different antibiotics?
(p.49)
Binary fission
Conjugation
Transduction
A bacterial cell is noted to be resistant to penicillin. The bacterium is transferred to a colony that lacks the fertility factor, and the rest of the colony does not become resistant to penicillin. However, the penicillin-resistant cell has also started to exhibit other phenotypic characteristics, including secretion of a novel protein. Which of the following methods of bacterial recombination is NOT likely to account for this change?
(p.49)
conjugation
transformation
transduction
infection with bacteriophage
In Alzheimer's disease, a protein called the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is cleaved to form a protein called ß-amyloid.This protein has a ß-pleated sheet structure and precipitates to form plaques in the brain. This mechanism of disease is most similar to which of the following pathogens?
(p.49)
bacteria
viruses
prions
virions
After infection of all cell, a viral particle must transport itself to the nucleus in order to produce viral proteins. What is the likely genomic content of the virus?
(p.49)
Double-stranded DNA
Double-stranded RNA
Positive-sense RNA
Negative-sense RNA
Eukaryotic DNA is carried on a single circular chromosome.
(p.20)
True
False
Where are found the true histones?
(p.20)
archaea
plasmids
filament
cell wall
Cell membrane is used for the electron transport chain and generation of ATP.
(p.20)
True
False
Prokaryotic ribosomes contain ___________ subunits.
(20)
40S / 60S
80S / 50S
30S / 50S
20S / 30S
Eukaryotic ribosomes contain ____________ ribosomes.
(p.20)
40S / 60S
80S / 20S
30S / 50S
40S / 50S
DNA acquired from external sources may also be carried on smaller circular structures known as ___________.
(p.20)
stator
mirhocondria
filament
plasmid
Prokaryotic reproduce via asexual reproduction in the form of binary fission.
(p.25)
True
False
_______________ are capable of acquiring and using genetic material from outside the cell.
(p.25)
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
_________________ is a simple form of asexual reproduction seen in prokaryotes.
(p.25)
replication
circular chromosomes
binary fission
invagination
The circular chromosomes attaches to the cell wall and replicates while the cell continues to grow in size.
(p.25)
True
False
The _______________ and ___________ begin to grow inward along the midline of the cell to produce two identical daughter cells.
(p.25)
circular chromosome
plasma membrane
cell wall
cell membrane
Binary fission requires more events than mitosis.
(p.25)
True
False
To the single circular chromosomes in prokaryotes, extrachromosomal material can be carried in __________.
(p.26)
transformation
conjugation
episomes
plasmids
Plasmids may contain antibiotic resistance genes or episomes.
(p.26)
True
False
Plasmids can integrate into the genome are called:
(p.26)
episomes
lag phase
death phase
expotential
Bacterial genetic recombination _______ bacterial diversity.
(p.26)
increase
decrease
Occurs when genetic material from the surroundings is taken up by a cell, which can be incorporated this material into its genome:
(p.27)
Conjugation
Transformation
Is the transfer of genetic material form one bacterium to another across a conjugation bridge; a plasmid can be transferred form F + cells to F - cells or a portion of the genome can be transferred from an Hfr cell to a recipient.
(p.27)
Conjugation
Transformation
The best studied sex factor is the fertility (F) factor in E.coli.
(p.27)
True
False
Donor male :
(p.27)
+
-
Recipient female:
(p.27)
+
-
Is the transfer of genetic materia; from one bacterium to another via a bacteriophage vector:
(p.28)
conjugation
transformation
transduction
transposon
Are the genetic elements that can insert into or remove themselves from the genome:
(p.29)
Conjugation
Transformation
Transduction
Transposons
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.
(p.28)
True
False
Bacteria reproduce via:
(p.29)
binary fission
cell membrane
mitosis
bacteria conjugation
The bacteria adapt to new local conditions during:
(p.29)
lag phase
exponential (log) phase
stationary phase
death phase
Growth then increase exponentially during:
(p.29)
lag phase
exponential (log) phase
stationary phase
death phase
As resources are reduce, growth levels off during:
(p.29)
lag phase
exponential (log) phase
stationary phase
death phase
As resources are depleted, bacteria undergo a :
(p.29)
lag phase
exponential (log) phase
stationary phase
death phase
How many phases are for the bacterial growth curve?
(p.29)
2
4
6
8
Which are the mechanism of bacterial genetic recombination?
(p.28)
tranformation
conjugation
trasnsposons
transduction
Viruses are composed of genetic material, a protein coat, and sometimes an envelope containing lipids.
(p.31)
True
False
Viruses are ____________ parasites, they can not survive and replicate outside of a host cell.
(p.31)
intracellular
cellular
Viruses reproduce independently.
(p.31)
True
False
Bacteriophages are viruses that target bacteria.
(p.31)
True
False
Injects the genetic material into a bacterium:
(p.31)
tail fibers
caspid
tail sheath
host cells
Allow the bacteriophage to attach to the host cell.
(p.31)
capsid
host cell
tail seath
tail fibers
Viral genomes may be made of various nucleic acids.
(p.31
)
True
False
Single-strated RNA viruses may be ________________ that can be translated by the host cell.
(p.32)
positive sense
negative sense
Requires a complementary strand to be synthesized by RNA replicase before translation:
(p.32)
positive sense
negative sense
______________ contain a single-stranded RNA genome, from which a complementary DNA stand is ,made using reverse transcriptase.
(p.32)
virions
nucleic acids
genomes
retroviruses
Virions are individual viruses particles.
(p.32)
True
False
Viruses infects cells by attaching all receptors, and can then enter the cell by fusing with the plasma membrane.
(p.33)
True
False
The human immunodeficiency (HIV) is a retrovirus that utilizes this life cycle which is one of the characteristics that make HIV so easy to treat.
(p.32)
true
false
Without the proper receptors, a cell is essentially invisible to the virus.
(p.34)
True
False
The virus reproduces by replicating and translating genetic material using the host cell’s:
(p.34)
ribosomes
tRNA
amino acids
enzymes
Viral progeny are released through cell death, lysis, or __________.
(p.35)
ectoderm
effector
extrusion
epididymis
Bacteriophages specific cycles are:
(p.35)
lytic cycle
lysogenic cycle
human immunodeficiency virus cycle
The bacteriophage produces massive numbers of new virions until the cell lyses. Bacteria in this phase are termed virulent:
(p.35)
lytic cycle
lysogenic cycle
The virus integrates into the host genome as a pro-virus or prophage, which can then reproduce along with the cell. The provirus can remain in the genome indefinitely, or may leave the genome in response to a stimulus and enter the lytic cycle:
(p.35)
lytic cycle
lysogenic cycle
_____________ are infectious proteins that trigger misfolding of other proteins, usually converting an α-helical structure to a β-pleated sheet. This decreases the solubility of the protein and increases its resistance to degradation.
(p.36)
prions
viroids
virus
bacteria
___________ are plant pathogens that are small circles of complementary RNA that can turn off genes, resulting in metabolic and structural changes and, potentially, cell death.
(p.36)
prions
viroids
virus
bacteria
