1.6 Viruses Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How do viruses reproduce?
A
Viruses reproduce inside the cells of living organisms, using materials from the host cell to create new virus particles.
2
Q
Which of the seven characteristics of the living things does a virus display?
A
None
3
Q
What are the main features of viruses?
A
Viruses have:
A central core of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
No nucleus, cytoplasm, cell organelles, or cell membrane.
Viruses are not cells, and they do not feed, excrete, respire, or grow.
