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Viruses Flashcards

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virus structure

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  • may contain DNA/RNA surrounded by capsid
  • May have a lipid bilayer
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Viral reproduction

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  • invade host cell and use machinery to replicate
    e.g. HIV, influenza, ebola
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Anti-viral drugs

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  • interfere with virus’ ability to replicate
  • can be used to treat viral infections
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mitosis is used for…

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growth & repair
repair of damaged tissues
replacement of old cells

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