Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Viruses:
A
non-living
obligate intracellular parasites:
- replicate within a host cell
- lack enzymes required for replication and protein synthesis
2
Q
Viruses are comprised of:
A
- nucleid acid
- capsid (protein coat)
- positive & negative envelope (lipid)
3
Q
Prokaryotes
A
- bacteria
- distinct features from host cell
