Viruses Flashcards
Are viruses made of cells?
no
Are viruses living or non-living?
Non-living
Can a virus multiply at anytime?
No, only in a living cell
What genetic material are viruses made up of ?
DNA
Are viruses big or small?
Small, they can only be seen by an electron microscope
What is the name of the protein coat a virus contains?
Capsid
What does a viruses core contain?
Nucleic acid
Some viruses are enclose or are in a protective what?
A protective envelope
Why do some viruses have spikes?
To have attach themselves to the hosts cells
Are viruses active or inactive outside outside of its host?
Inactive
What are the three different shapes a virus can come in? Name all three.
- Helical shape
- Polyhedral shape
- Bacteriophages
Family names end in?
Viridae
What are viral species?
A group of viruses sharing the same genetic information and ecological niche (host)
