Virus Flashcards
1
Q
What is a virus?
A
A strand of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat
2
Q
How do virus’ reproduce?
A
- Entering a host cell
- Taking over ribosomes and enzymes
- Makes new virus particles
- Cell dies and new virus’ are released
3
Q
What virus stops chloroplast production?
A
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
4
Q
What virus effects humans coughs and temperature?
A
Influenza
5
Q
Why are virus’ not alive?
A
- They are not cells
- They do not respire
- Do not carry out other normal processes taking place in living organisms
