1.1 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are viruses?
A
small structures containing genetic material
2
Q
how do viruses violate the cell theory
A
virons only replicate by invading others organisms and may use ribonucleic acid as their genetic information instead of the DNA
3
Q
true or false: are viruses considered living organisms?
A
false they are not considered living organisms
4
Q
What are the 4 tenets of the cell theory?
A
-all living things are composed of cells
- cell is basic functional unit of life
- cells arise only from pre-existing cells
- cells carry genetic info in form of DNA and passes from parent to daughter cell
