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Nonliving infectious agent that can cause disease. *Not in a kingdom

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1 Nonliving infectious agent that can cause disease. *Not in a kingdom
Virus Nonliving infectious agent that can cause disease. *Not in a kingdom

2 Non-Living vs. Living Properties
Non- Living Properties Living Properties No Nucleus No Organelles Doesn’t Grow Doesn’t Eat No Waste Needs a Host (parasite) Replicate Genetic Information

3 Shapes of Viruses Phage- infect bacteria 3. Adenovirus- polyhedral
2. Helical- TMV (plants) 4. Round- Influenza

4 Virus Structure Genetic Material- DNA or RNA
Protein Coat- Protection around genetic material Tail- attaching onto cell surfaces.

5 Viral Replication

6 Viral Diseases Vaccine- putting a weakened virus in the body so immune system can recognize and destroy it. Examples Measles Mumps HIV Chicken Pox/ Shingles Hepatitis West Nile Herpes Ebola


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