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Virus Module Set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Viruses | Acellular infectious agents |
| Virologist | Scientist that studies viruses |
| Virology | Study of viruses |
| Viruses are a _____ cause of disease | Major |
| Viruses are important as new: | Source of therapy |
| Important in evolution: | Transfer genes between bacteria and others |
| Important members of aquatic world: | Move organic matter from particulate to dissolved |
| Important model systems in... | Molecular biology |
| Virion | Complete virus particle |
| Virions consist of _____ of DNA or RNA enclosed in a ______ | At least 1; coat of protein |
| Virions may have | Additional layers |
| Virions CANNOT reproduce ______, NOR _____, but CAN _____ | Independently of living cell; carry out cell division; exist extracellularly |
| Viruses have | Simple organization |
| Viruses contain | DNA or RNA, but not both |
| Viruses are | Unable to reproduce outside of living cells |
| Viruses | Obligate intracellular parasites |
| Complex organisms have | Complex organization |
| Complex organisms contain | Both DNA and RNA |
| Complex organisms can | Carry out cell division |
| Complex organisms | Some are obligate intracellular parasites |
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