Chapter 2 Diversity: From Simple to Complex Flashcards
——– differ from both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Viruses
Why are viruses different from both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- Viruses are dependent on the internal working of cells
- Viruses are not capable of living independently outside of cells
- They differ structurally from prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells
Because viruses cannot live independently of cells, what do they do?
They invade the cells and use the host cells for survival and reproduction. Outside a cell, viruses are dormant
Why do viruses differ structurally from prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells?
Viruses are not cellular; they have no cytoplasm, membrane-bound organelles or cell membranes
Why are viruses not classified in our 6 kingdom systems?
The system classify LIVING things
What are viruses not considered to be?
Alive
Why are viruses not considered to be alive?
- Unable to produce
- Don’t react to stimuli
- No cell structures ( cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelles )
- No cellular respiration
Describe the structure of viruses
- Small (250-400 nm)
- Made of protein coat (Capsid)
- Capsid surrounds genetic material ( DNA or RNA)
Define Capsid
The outer protein layer that surrounds the genetic material of a virus
What are some ways viruses are classified?
- Size of Capsid
- Types of diseases they cause
- Generic material
- Method of replication
Why do viruses not reproduce through cell division?
They are not cellular
Instead of reproducing by cell division, what do viruses do?
Undergo replication within the host cell
Define replication
The fundamental process of all cells in which the genetic material is copied before the cell reproduces
Define Lytic Cycle
The replication process in viruses in which the virus’s genetic material uses the copying machines of the host cell to make new viruses
What is the typical replication cycle of viruses called?
Lytic cycle
Define Lysogenic cycle
The replication process in viruses, in which the viral DNA enters the host cell’s chromosome; it may remain dormant and later activate and instruct the host cell to produce more viruses
What are some diseases associated with viruses with DNA?
- Warts
- Chickenpox
- Mononucleosis
What are some diseases associated with viruses with RNA?
- HIV
- Influenza
- Rabies
What 5 steps do viruses use to replicate and make you sick?
- Attachment
- Entry
- Replication
- Assembly
- Lysis and Release
How many steps are there in the process of replication for viruses?
5 steps
What is it called when the genetic material of the viruses enters the host cell’s chromosome?
Provirus
What is a provirus?
When the genetic material of the virus enters the host cell’s chromosome
What are some ways to contract viruses?
- Oral transmission
- Sexual transmission
- Insect and Animal bites
- Droplet Transmission
Define Virus
A structure that contains strands of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protective protein coat; it cannot live independently of cells
How many domains are prokaryotes represented by and what are they?
2; Bacteria and Archaea
By how many methods can bacteria and archaea be classified by and what are they?
4; Cell shape, Nutrition, Habitats, Gram Stain
What 3 shapes do bacteria and archaea most commonly appear as?
Cocci (spheres),
Bacilli (rods)
Spiral shape
Other than the 3 common shapes of Bacteria and Archaea, what other forms do they appear as?
Cubes
Pyramids
Define Cocci (Sing. Coccus)
A micro-organism whose overall morphology is spherical
Define Bacilli (Sing. bacillus)
A micro-organism whose overall morphology is rod-shaped
What are aggregations?
Cells grouped together
What processes do Bacteria and Archaea follow for obtaining energy (nutrition)?
Photoautotroph- photosynthesize (only bacteria)
Methanogenesis (only archaea)
Define Photoautotroph
Photosynthesis (only bacteria)
Define Methanogenesis
A biological (or chemical) that obtaines nutrients in an oxygen free environment (anaerobic) that produces methane (CH4) as a by-product