Going Viral
What is the definition of a virus?
Non-cellular particle made up of genetic material and protein
What 2 things do all viruses have?
Nucleic acid core; Protein capsid
Can viruses self-replicate?
No
True or False: Viruses are only activated within living cells
True
Nucleic acid core can be either ____ or ____
What does a virus have to enter to reproduce?
Because viruses only exist in living organisms, they are considered __________
Parasites
What does the protein capsid do in a virus?
Holds and protects the genetic information
What are the two ways a virus can enter a host cell?
1. Injecting DNA/RNA
2. Whole virus enters
Are viruses very specific?
Yes
True or False: Some, but not all, viruses have a membranous envelope
Are viruses considered living things?
True or False: Viruses always look very similar to one another
False
A virus is made out of ________
Organic matter
Can viruses be crystallized?
Yes