Are Viruses Alive? Basic Structure of Viruses

They lack cellular structure and metabolism.

Cellular structure

To aid in the virus's ability to infect host cells

<p>The type of genetic material they carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic material and a protein coat (capsid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They rely on the machinery of host cells to replicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spectrum of host cells a virus can infect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because host cells lack enzymes to copy RNA directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By stimulating the immune system to provide immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses lack cell walls targeted by antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers