Characteristics of a Virus
Are viruses living or non-living?
Non-Living
Can a virus be shaped like a brick?
Yes
Are viruses smaller than cells?
Yes, viruses are smaller than cells
How many different ways do we use to name viruses?
2 different ways
How many different ways can viruses reproduce?
2
Do viruses have a protein coat?
Yes, viruses have a protein coat.
Can a virus be shaped like a sphere?
Yes, they can
Can viruses be seen with our school microscopes?
No, they cannot be seen with our school microscopes.
Do we use binomial nomenclature to name viruses?
No, we do not use Binomial Nomenclature
What are the 2 different ways viruses can reproduce?
Lyctic Cycle, and Lysogenic Cycle
Can viruses produce on their own or do they need a host?
They cannot produce on their own. They NEED a host.
Can viruses be shaped like a shoe?
No viruses cannot be shaped like a shoe
How are viruses measured?
Viruses are measured using nanometers.
What is one way we name viruses?
One way we name viruses is to name them after where they come from.
How does the lysogenic cycle work?
The Lysogenic Cycle is a delayed cycle in which the viruses genetic material is incorprated in the cell's genetic material. The cell can reproduce and make more cells with the viral genetic material still inside. At the right time the virus will tell the cell to start producing copies of the virus. The cell has to burst in order to release viruses into the environment.
Do viruses have genetic material?
Yes, viruses do have genetic material?
What are all the shapes a virus can be?
Round, Rod, Brick, Thread, Bullet, Robot
How far can viruses range in nanometers?
Viruses can range anywhere from 20-200 nanometers in diameter.
What is the other way we name viruses?
We also name viruses by what disease they cause.
How does the lyctic cycle work?
The Lyctic Cycle is an immediate take over, and the shorter cycle. The cell will also make copies of the virus, then the cell will burst and release viruses into the environment.
What is a virus?
A tiny, non-living particle.
What is a bacteriophage?
A virus that infects bacteria and is shaped like a robot.
Viruses are better than bacteria.
It's up to you! You decide!
If you were a virus what would your name be?
You pick!
What are the structure of a virus?
The two structures of a virus are The Inner Core has genetic material such as, RNA or DNA. The Protein Coat is used to protect the virus, also called the CAPSID.