Immuno III. - Viral Immunity Flashcards

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What is a virus?

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An intracellular parasite that can have DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat which can cause mild to severe diseases.

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What is a virion?

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The entire viral structure with all the necessary components

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What are the three classifications of a virus?

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  1. Size and Shape
  2. Chemical composition and structure of genome
  3. mode of replication
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how many families of viruses currently infect humans?

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21 families

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