Virus Structure Flashcards by Amelie Hone

Q

What are the common features of all viruses?

A

Capsid
Protein molecules
DNA or RNA genetic code

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What do attachment proteins do?

A

Bind to receptor proteins on host cells.

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Q

What are the steps of virus replication?

A

Virus attachment proteins bind to receptors on the host cell and injects genetic material.
Genetic material (DNA or RNA) used as code to synthesise more nucleic acids and proteins.
New virus particles are assembled.
Viruses burst out of, and destroy, host cell.

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Viruses are acellular and non-living.

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