Viruses Structure
What is a Capsid?
Protein coat around the virus that holds the genetic material
Lytic and Lysogenic
Why are viruses referred to as parasites?
Virus live on organisms and rely on them to benefit - control their functions
Does Viruses' genetic material contain DNA, RNA, or both?
Either DNA or RNA - not both!
Lysis - the cell always ends up breaking open (virus can leave the cell
How could we deliver drugs or "Good" genes to organisms?
Gene therapy
Viruses that infect bacterial cells
Lysogenic replication gets its name though
injection of viral DNA inserted into host's DNA
How does viral DNA replicate in the lysogenic cycle?
How do antibiotics work on viruses?
THEY DONT!
Some viruses are surrounded by a ________ when a virus leaves a host cell
Envelope
dormant (for long periods of time!
What is Biosynthesis in the lytic cycle?
Viral DNA uses host enzymes to make more viral DNA and more capsids (host DNA is digested)
Increase immune memory, using a weakened part of the virus, build immunity with antibodies to "Be ready" for a potential future infection
Viruses produce enzymes that opens up the cell, releasing many viruses