2.1.2 Prokaryotic cells and viruses

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Name the three structural features present in all virus particles

  1. genetic material

  2. capsid

  3. attatchment proteins

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What is the function of attatchment proteins in viruses?

binds to receptors on cell

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What is the function of the capsid in viruses?

protects genetic material

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What is the function of genetic material in a virus?

codes for viral proteins

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Explain why viruses are decsribed as acellular and non-living

  1. no cell-surface membrane

  2. no metabolic reactions