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7th Grade Science
Viruses, Bacteria, Protists and Fungi
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two main parts of a virus? | Protein coat and genetic material. |
| Why are viruses considered non living? | They do not show all the characteristics of living things, and they need a host to reproduce. |
| How do viruses multiply? | They attach themselves to a host and insert genetic material into the cell. It instructs the cell to produce the virus's proteins and genetic material. These proteins and genetic material then assemble into new viruses. |
| How are viruses spread? | Through the bite of an infected animal, through the air, and and through contact with bodily fluids, such as blood. |
| What is the cure for a viral disease? | There are no cures for a viral disease. The best treatment is bed rest. |
| What can a doctor give you to prevent a viral infection? | A vaccine. |
| Name some examples of viral diseases. | Influenza, chicken pox, colds,AIDS. |
| What role does the virus's outer protein coat play in the invasion of a host cell? | They fit the proteins on the surface of the host cell like a key. |