Chapter 1 Virus Flashcards
Virus
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
Endospore
A resistant asexual spore that develops inside bacteria
Vaccine
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases
Ribosomes
a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.
Parasite
An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients
Host
What the parasite is stealing is protiens and nutrients from
Flagellum
A thread like structure for viruses
Bacteria
A organism that helps but helps you
Decomposer
Something that breaks down another organism
Cytoplasm
the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
Conjugation
1.
the formation or existence of a link or connection between things, in particular.
Cellular respiration
The process that generates energy in cells
Binary fission
How viruses asexually reproduce
Pasteurization
The process to kill and burn viruses till they are gone
