Viruses (Chapter 39) Flashcards

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Bacteriophage

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A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria

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How does a virus replicate?

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A virus replicated by sending its nucleic acid into a live host cell and using the host to produce new viruses.

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Three disadvantages of viruses

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  1. Human diseases
  2. Plant diseases
  3. Animal diseases
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Two benefits of Viruses

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  1. Genetic engineering- They can transfer genes from one organism to another.
  2. Control of bacterial infections.
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