QUESTION: Viruses: The Ultimate Parasite
1.
Name 2 diseases caused by a virus.
2.
Give 2 reasons viruses are not considered living organisms.
3.
Draw the virus below and identify its parts.
4.
Why is the capsid important?
5.
What group of organic macromolecules makes up the capsid?
6.
What do the genes of a virus code for?
7.
Why is the shape of the virus important? (Be sure to discuss receptor sites.)
8.
A specific sequence of __________ codes for the specific attachment protein shape of the virus.
9.
How many kinds of cells can any given viruses infect?
10. How long does the lytic cycle usually take?
11. Describe the steps of the lytic cycle.
12. What is a disease that follows the lytic cycle?
13. What is a provirus?
14. What are the steps of the lysogenic cycle?
15. Name one disease that is caused by lysogenic cycle.
16. Why are lysogenic viruses more dangerous than lytic viruses?
17. Can viruses affect plants? If yes, describe an example.
18. Describe “tulip mania”.
19. What are prions and how do they work?
20. Describe “mad cow Disease”.