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Life Science Ch 7
Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, Fungi
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the parts of a virus? | Protein Coat, Genetic Material |
| Is a virus a living thing? | A virus is a nonliving particle. |
| How does an active virus reproduce? | 1. An active virus attaches to a cell. 2. The virus injects its genetic material into a cell. 3. The cell begins to make viral protein coats and viral genetic material. 4. New viruses are made, and the cell bursts. |
| What is the difference between an active and a hidden virus? | An active virus immediately begins to reproduce, while a hidden virus becomes part of a cells genetic material and is reproduced during cell division until the virus becomes active at a later time. |