Virus Replication Flashcards
1
Q
How do viruses replicate
A
-attachment proteins attach to host cell receptors
-viral genetic code enters the cell
-the dna is replicated inside host cell
-the host cell then starts to make proteins from that dna
-the virus particles are assembled
-host cell burts releasing virus
2
Q
How does a virus replicate inside bacteria
A
-it is called a bacteriophage
-it inserts dna into the bacteria
-the bacteria replicates the virus inside
-the replicated viruses then burst out the bacteria cell