Viruses

Question 1

has a single type of nucleic acid either RNA or DNA

Answer 1

Virus

Question 2

has a protein coat (CAPSID) surrounds the nucleic acid

Answer 2

Virus

Question 3

protein coat that surrounds the nucleic acid in virus

Answer 3

Capsid

Question 4

have protein spikes on envelope that aids in attachment and entry to host

Answer 4

Viruses

Question 5

do not have cell structure (acellular)

Answer 5

Virus

Question 6

require a host cell in order to replicate

Answer 6

Virus

Question 7

describe as obligated intracellular parasites

Answer 7

Virus

Question 8

are not cell specific

Answer 8

Virus

Question 9

can only infect cell of the one particular species, some can jump between species

Answer 9

virus

Question 10

every type of cell has __________ virus that can affect it

Answer 10

one or more

Question 11

____ have their own specific viruses

Answer 11

Bacteria

Question 12

Steps in Virus Replication

Answer 12

1. ATTACHMENT to appropriate host cell
2. ENTRY AND UNCOATING (capsid removal of host enzyme)
3. REPLICATION of viral nucleic acid and SYNTHESIS of viral protein
4. ASSEMBLY of new complete virus particles
5. RELEASE of virus particles from host cell (which may burst)

Question 13

present in the host without causing symptoms but can be reactivated

Answer 13

Latent Viral Infection

Question 14

Herpes typically hide in ___ cell

Answer 14

nerves

Question 15

Cold Sores

Answer 15

Herpes simplex

Question 16

can be reactivated to produce the blisters by fever or sunburn

Answer 16

Herpes simplex (Cold sores)