viruses Flashcards

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what are viruses

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tiny non-living (do not have a cell) particles that can reproduce rapidly in the body

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virus replication

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The virus particle inserts its own DNA into the host cells DNA which is then copied and used to make more viruses.
Once the cells have synthesised(been made) they cause the cell to burst and disperses the virus

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components of viruses

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non-living
smaller than 1 millimetre
need a host cell to replicate
rapid reproduction
acellular
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