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4c Virus Flashcards

Quiz by Kabreena Attaway

High School
Biology (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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18 questions
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  • Q1
    How are viruses like cells?
    contain genetic material
    30s
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  • Q2
    Why are viruses not considered alive?
    Viruses are NOT made of cells and they CANNOT metabolize nutrients
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  • Q3
    How do viruses compare to cells in size?
    Viruses are many times smaller than cells
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  • Q4
    What is the viral capsid?
    The capsid is the protein shell of the virus
    30s
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  • Q5
    What is inside of every virus?
    Every virus contains genetic material (Either DNA or RNA)
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  • Q6
    What do the surface markers help the virus do?
    Surface markers help the virus attach to the host cell
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  • Q7
    What is "A" Labeled in the picture?
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    Capsid
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  • Q8
    What is "B" Labeled in the picture?
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    Genetic material
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  • Q9
    What is "C" Labeled in the picture?
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    Surface Markers
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  • Q10
    What is a viral envelope?
    The envelope is a small piece of membrane that surrounds some viruses
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  • Q11
    What do viruses need in order to reproduce?
    Viruses need a host cell to reproduce themselves
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  • Q12
    Why are viruses harmful to their hosts?
    Viruses destroy host cells as they reproduce
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  • Q13
    How do host cells help reproduce viruses?
    Host cells create more capsids and replicate the viral DNA(This is the lysogenic cycle)
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  • Q14
    How are viruses reproduced if they remain dormant?
    Viruses are reproduced as the cell reproduced itself(This is the lytic cycle)
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  • Q15
    Can antibiotics be used to treat viral infections?
    Every virus contains genetic material (Either DNA or RNA)
    30s
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