How Viruses Multiply
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the structure of a virus and the basic pattern of how a virus infects a cell, replicates and spreads
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Viruses are not cells and are technically not classified as living things because they lack many characteristics of life.
- 2
All viruses have some type of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, and a protein coat called a capsid.
- 3
Viruses replicate by attaching to a host cell and injecting their genetic material, then using the cell's resources to make copies of the virus through the lytic or lysogenic cycle.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the basic structure of a virus, including the function of the capsid. Also, briefly explain the two main viral replication cycles: the lytic and lysogenic cycles.”
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