Viruses Flashcards
1
Q
Attachement
A
Virus binds to host cell
2
Q
Penetration
A
Injection of genetic material into host cell
3
Q
Replication
A
The virus takes control on the host cell’s metabolism, leading the organelles to produce new proteins and nucleic acids
4
Q
Assembly
A
Nucleic acids and proteins are out together to form new viruses
5
Q
Release
A
Viral enzymes induce host cell to burst, releasing viruses into surrounding environment
6
Q
Lysis
A
Cells burst open (cell dies - when it pops open it is destroyed)
