Viruses and Exremophiles Flashcards
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Lysogenic Cycle
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Virus DNA becomes host DNA (provirus), virus is replicated in each new cell and continues on for long time.
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Lytic Cycle
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Virus uses host to create copies of itself, host breaks and releases new viruses
3
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What are the three types of Extremophiles?
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Thermophiles, Acidophiles, Halophiles
4
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What are Thermophiles?
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Live in hot springs and deep sea vents, endure temps over 100°C. Ex. Archaea Methanopyrus
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What are Acidophiles?
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Live in volcanic craters and mine drainage lakes, endure pH lower than 3. Ex. Archaea Picrophilus
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What are Heliophiles?
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Live in salt lakes and inland seas, endure salt concentrations above 20%. Ex. Archaea Halococcus
