Viruses Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
a nonliving, microscopic particle that replicates inside a cell
A
virus
2
Q
a virus that copies itself inside a cell
A
replication
3
Q
replication process of a virus
A
lytic cycle
4
Q
rupture the cell membrane + release virus
A
lysis
5
Q
proteins on the outside of a virus
A
spike proteins
6
Q
organism that a virus uses for resources
A
host
7
Q
organism that transmits disease
A
vector
8
Q
Identify the steps of the lytic cycle
A
- A: attach
- I: inject info
- R: replicate
- R: release / lysis
9
Q
Why do we get vaccines?
A
to prevent from viruses
10
Q
What are vaccines made from?
A
- made from a disabled version of the virus
11
Q
Where is injected?
A
-Into ur system
12
Q
Does ur body fight it off naturally?
A
Yes, it naturally giving you immunity
13
Q
How long does the vaccine take to become immune?
A
About 2 weeks
14
Q
Virus shapes: round
A
Spherical
15
Q
Virus shapes: Bacteriophage
A
Complex
