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virus study guide
Virus
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Virus | Nonliving particle that contains a protein coat and genetic material, and cannot reproduce on it's own |
| Host | An organism that provides a source of energy for a virus of another organism |
| Parasite | An organism that lives on or in a host and causes it harm |
| Vaccine | a substance introduced in the body to help produce chemicals that destroy specific viruses |
| What are the characteristics of a virus | Sizing, Naming, How they multiply, Structure |