| Term | Definition |
|---|
| why do virologists consider viruses not to be nonlivine | they dont have the characteristics or an organism |
| viruses multiply the same as an organism | false |
| what do all viruses need | hosts |
| viruses act like_____ because they destroy the cells in which they multiply | parasites |
| each virus can enter only a few types of cells in a few specific species | true |
| a virus that infects bacteria is called a | bacterium |
| all viruses have the same shape | false |
| viruses are much smaller than bacteria | true |
| cells need to be inside a living host | true |
| they contain genetic material | true |
| some virus are surrounded by an outer membrane envelope | true |
| what are two functions of a viruses protein coat | allows it to attach to host and protects it |
| the shape of the proteins allows the viruss coat to attach to only certain cells in the host | true |
| what two ways can a disease be spread | bite of an infected animal and contact with contamination |
| what is the best treatment for viral infections | eat and drink a lot and sleep |
| what causes AIDs | HIV |
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