Describe the main parts of a virus. Why are viruses called parasites? Describe the lytic cycle of a virus.

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Ch 19 – Viruses and Prions

  1. Describe the main parts of a virus.
  2. Why are viruses called parasites?
  3. Describe the lytic cycle of a virus.
  4. Describe the lysogenic cycle of a virus.
  5. What is the difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycle of a virus?
  6. What are vaccines?
  7. Define the words “Emerging Virus” and “Pandemic”.
  8. Give examples of human diseases caused by viruses.
  9. What is a prion and viron?
  10. Are prion and virons viruses?
  11. Give examples of human or animal diseases caused by prions and what organisms are affected.

 

 

Book: Biology (Campbell)

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         Urry. Cain. Wasserman. Minorsky. Reece

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