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Viruses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |