viral infection Flashcards
1
Q
life cycle of a viral infection is _____
A
completely intracellular
2
Q
how does a viral infection occur in the body
A
Attaches or binds to the host cell via protein receptors.
* Penetrates the host cell.
* Releases genetic information into the host cytoplasm
3
Q
what are the 2 types of viral infections
A
RNA viruses and DNA viruses
4
Q
RNA viruses enters the host’s _____
A
nucleus
5
Q
RNA viruses produce
A
messenger RNA (mRNA) (new viral material)
6
Q
what might RNA viruses produce
A
provirus DNA (retroviruses, HIV)
7
Q
DNA viruses enter the host’s
A
nucleus
8
Q
dna viruses may integrate into
A
host’s DNA
9
Q
dna viruses may make
A
mRNA
