Chapter 5 - Virus Flashcards
0
Q
What is required to build a virus?
A
ATP, nucleotides and amino acids
1
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What is the structure of a virus?
A
Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) Lipid coat
2
Q
What is phagocytosis?
A
Non-specific immune response to pathogens in the body
3
Q
What white blood cell carries out phagocytosis?
A
Phagocytes
4
Q
How is the pathogen destroyed in a phagocyte?
A
By the digestive enzymes in lysosomes
5
Q
ALL ANGRY PIGS DIE PREPARING A ROAST stand for what?
A
Approach Attachment Penetration DNA replication Protein synthesis Assembly Release
6
Q
Isolation is a method that plants use to defend themselves. Name the chemical used for it
A
Resin - a sticky substance that prevent pathogens reaching the plant
7
Q
What is hydrogen cyanide user for in plants?
A
Respiratory inhibitor - prevents plant from getting eaten
8
Q
What is tannin?
A
Herbivores find it distasteful
9
Q
What is nicotine?
A
A poison which reduces the likelihood of grazing
