Virus Reproduction 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEOCR Created by: Caitlin WardCreated on: 12-04-14 19:47 What does a virus need to reproduce? A living cell 1 of 7 Is a virus a cell? No - It is a protein coat around a strand of genetic material 2 of 7 What types of cells can it infect? Plant, Animal and Bacterial 3 of 7 What will the virus attack? Specific cells that is a host cell 4 of 7 How does the virus start reproduction? The virus attaches itself to a specific host cell and injects its genetic material into the cell 5 of 7 How does it use the host cell? It uses the host to make the components of new viruses 6 of 7 What happens when the new viruses have been made? The host cell splits in half which releases the new viruses into the surrounding area 7 of 7
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