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Virus
Nonliving infectious agent made of genetic material and protein
Are viruses living
No, they cannot reproduce independently
Capsid
Protein coat surrounding viral genetic material
Envelope
Outer membrane on some viruses
Lytic cycle
Virus replicates and kills host cell
Lysogenic cycle
Viral DNA integrates into host DNA and remains dormant
Bacteriophage
Virus that infects bacteria
DNA virus
Virus that mutates slowly
RNA virus
Virus that mutates quickly
Viral transmission
Spread through contact, air, or vectors