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Virus |
a small non-living particle that multiplies living cells |
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Why do viruses appear to be living? |
they multiply inside living cells |
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Why do viruses appear to be non-living? |
it does not follow 10 characteristics |
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Host |
a living thing that provides a source of energy for a virus |
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Parasite |
lives on or in a host and harms the host |
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Why are viruses picky? |
they want a certain place to settle |
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What kingdoms can be infected with viruses? |
plantae, animalia
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How are viruses named? |
after scientists that named them, where they were found, after the disease it caused, after what they infect |
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What are the sizes of virus? |
17nm to 1000nm |
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Name the two parts of viruses. |
inner and outer core |
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How do viruses multiply? |
it forces a cell to copy themselves |
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Active virus |
take action immediately |
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Hidden virus |
stays dormant for a while then attacks |
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Examples of harmful viruses |
HIV, rabies, flu, small pox, yellow fever |
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helpful viruses |
gene therapy |
