Viral Particle Structure
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Structures which are always present (3)
RNA or DNA
Protein Coat (Capsid)
Receptors
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Structure which is NOT always present
Phospholipid envelope
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What is the Phospholipid Envelope (2)
Made from cell membrane of host cell
Host cell doesn’t recognise foreign body
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Virus average size
20-400nm (very small)
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Endoparasitic meaning
Is a parasite - does not positively contribute to the cell
Lives inside the cells
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What surrounds a virus particle and what is it made of
Capsid made of protein
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What type of genetic material do viral particles contain
Nucleic acid core
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