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Question 1

a molecule of genetic material enclosed in a geometric protein structure

Answer 1

Virus

Question 2

protein structure that holds genetic structure of virus

Answer 2

Capsid

Question 3

New viruses are manufactured and assembled by ______

Answer 3

infected cells

Question 4

A ______ is essentially a capsule of genetic material for new viruses

Answer 4

typical virus

Question 5

study viruses

Answer 5

Virologists

Question 6

single­-celled animals

Answer 6

Protozoa (ex: African sleeping sickness, Malara)

Question 7

caused by fungi

Answer 7

Mycotic diseases (ex: Athletes foot, ringworm, dandruff)

Question 8

caused by worms

Answer 8

Helminthic diseases (ex:Hookworm)

Question 9

infections spread by droplets

Answer 9

Droplet infections

Question 10

a person who spreads a disease without showing any symptoms

Answer 10

Carrier

Question 11

animal capable of carrying disease

Answer 11

Vector

Question 12

when a pathogen invades your body

Answer 12

Infection

Question 12

a period of development before the pathogens produce signs or symptoms of disease

Answer 12

Incubation period