Viruses Flashcards by Jeremiah Ortiz | Brainscape

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Virus

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An Infectious Microbe that cannot replicate on its own (not considered living)

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Virus Composition

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Nucleic Acid Core (DNA or RNA), Protein Coating (Capsid), (sometimes) Phospholipid Envelope

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3 Characteristics Viruses

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Growth: Replicate into “adult form”
Reproduction: Invade host to replicate
Energy Processing: Don’t consume/produce energy

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