Diversity of Life: Viruses Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
have a nucleic acid core (DNA) surrounded by protein coat
A
viruse
2
Q
help body fight viruses, used to protect us, antibiotic doesn’t work on viruses
A
vaccines
3
Q
are viruses bigger or smaller than bacteria
A
bigger
4
Q
what are some common viruses
A
rabies
polio
influenza (flu)
HIV
adenovirus (common cold)
hepatitis
chicken pox
mono
shingles
leukemia
5
Q
are viruses cells?
A
no they need a host
6
Q
A
7
Q
how do viruses reproduce?
A
lytic cycle
8
Q
what are the steps of the lytic cycle
A
virus enters cell
looses protein coat
nucleic acid released
nucleic acid get in cell manufacturing system
cell starts making new virus
cell might self district while releasing viruses
