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__________ have no activity against viruses since they are not cells.
__________ have no activity against viruses since they are not cells.
Antibiotics
Like animal cells, bacteria can also be infected by viruses called __________.
Like animal cells, bacteria can also be infected by viruses called __________.
bacteriophages
Derived from 'bacteria' and phagein, 'to devour', __________ infects bacteria.
Derived from 'bacteria' and phagein, 'to devour', __________ infects bacteria.
bacteriophages
A virus that infects __________ replicates within a bacterium.
A virus that infects __________ replicates within a bacterium.
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Characteristics of Mimivirus: Diameter of the capsid: 750 nm with a 70 nm thick __________.
Characteristics of Mimivirus: Diameter of the capsid: 750 nm with a 70 nm thick __________.
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Outward fibers: Array of 80-125 nm long fibers densely packed on the capsid surface of __________.
Outward fibers: Array of 80-125 nm long fibers densely packed on the capsid surface of __________.
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Since cells of the respiratory tract are rich in sialic acid, influenza infection begins in the respiratory tract due to the affinity for this ______
Since cells of the respiratory tract are rich in sialic acid, influenza infection begins in the respiratory tract due to the affinity for this ______
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The second step in the multiplication of animal viruses is ______, where the entire virion usually enters the host cell
The second step in the multiplication of animal viruses is ______, where the entire virion usually enters the host cell
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The third step whereby the viral nucleic acid escapes from the capsid is known as ______
The third step whereby the viral nucleic acid escapes from the capsid is known as ______
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The fourth step, whereby many viral pieces are produced, is called ______
The fourth step, whereby many viral pieces are produced, is called ______
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After the virus particles are assembled, they must ______ from the cell
After the virus particles are assembled, they must ______ from the cell
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Inclusion Bodies are remnants or collections of viruses that are often seen in infected cells and are used as a diagnostic tool to identify certain viral diseases. They may be found in the cytoplasm or within the ______
Inclusion Bodies are remnants or collections of viruses that are often seen in infected cells and are used as a diagnostic tool to identify certain viral diseases. They may be found in the cytoplasm or within the ______
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______ is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus
______ is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus
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______ is an enzyme that retroviruses possess allowing the RNA genome to be replicated into a provirus DNA form
______ is an enzyme that retroviruses possess allowing the RNA genome to be replicated into a provirus DNA form
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HIV invades cells bearing receptors such as CD4, weakening the ______
HIV invades cells bearing receptors such as CD4, weakening the ______
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Some viruses are capable of inserting the viral genome into the host cell DNA, known as ______
Some viruses are capable of inserting the viral genome into the host cell DNA, known as ______
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______ Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and has caused birth defects
______ Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and has caused birth defects
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Drugs used to treat viral infections are called ______
Drugs used to treat viral infections are called ______
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