VIRUSES Review Flashcards
What is the protein case which encases the genetic material of a virus
The Capsid
What is the double stranded genetic material which is contained in some viruses?
DNA
What is the single stranded genetic material which is present in some viruses?
RNA
The pathway where a virus lies dormant for a period of time within a cell before beginning its reproductive cycle ?
Lysogenic
The cycle of viral replication which causes the host cell to burst open in a short period of time
Lytic
What virus no longer contains it genetic material?
Viroids
A virus which attacks bacteria
Bacteriophage
A host cell that has viral genetic material incorporated into its DNA
Prophage
An injection given to produce immunity to a viral disease?
Vaccines
_____ cells allow the body to react faster to an infection if the body is exposed to the pathogen more than once
Antibody
A disease casing organism
Viruses
Viruses are considered non living cause they cant _____ without the help of a host cell
Reproduce
A virus with RNA as its genetic material
Retrovirus
Compared to bacteria viruses are much ____ in size
Smaller
