Virus Life Cycles Flashcards
1
Q
Capsid
A
Protein coat of genetic material found inside viruses
2
Q
How do viruses create new genetic material?
A
They take over the processes of a living cell found in another organism
3
Q
Lysis
A
The complete breakdown of a cell caused by viruses
4
Q
Lysogenic pathway
A
When the virus’ genetic material causes the infected cell to divide and replicate the virus’ genetic material
5
Q
Formula for cross-sectional area of a clear circle
A
πr2
