Viruses Flashcards
1
Q
Virus
A
Have dna
Can only reproduce in living cell
Don’t grow or eat
2
Q
Latin word for virus
A
Poison
3
Q
What is a virus
A
Viruses are tiny particles that cause disease in people, animals, and plants.
4
Q
HIV
A
A disease at damages the bodies immune system
5
Q
Influenza
Flu
A
Headache, sore through the, cough, high fever, and pain in muscles
6
Q
Hepatitis A
A
Infects liver
Spreads from infected food or water
7
Q
Steps of active viruses
A
Attach
Invade
Copy
Release
8
Q
Latent Virus
Inactive virus
A
Doesn’t destroy cell
Doesn’t make new viruses
9
Q
Viral Disease
A
Antibiotics cannot cure
Some can be prevented
10
Q
Vaccine
A
Preparation of weakened or killed pathogens .
