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Viruses
Question | Answer |
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small non-living particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell | virus |
a living thing that produces a source of energy for a virus or an organism | host |
an organism that lives in or on a host and causes harm to the host | parasite |
a virus that infects bacteria | bacteriophage |
allows a virus to stick to a cell | protein |
a virus that takes over the cell's functions immediately | active virus |
contains the genetic material for a virus | inner core |
contains protein and protects the genetic material | outer coat |
a virus that invades a cell and stays inactive for a period of time | hidden virus |