Viruses (2.2)
Classified as Nonliving organization (cells) metabolism responsiveness growth reproduction evolution ecology
Classification
Basic Structure protein capsid genetic material (DNA or RNA)
Host Range most are very specific some can infect many species bacteriophage infects bacteria cells
Viral Reproduction lytic cycle (lysis) lysogeny (dormancy)
Epidemic vs. Pandemic limited vs. widespread (usually global) geographic region Have you seen this film? yuuLk5g yuuLk5g
Vaccinations weakened virus or parts of virus trigger body’s immune system protected against future infections
1980
Immunization Schedule
Pro- or Anti-Vaccine? What are some reasons for being “anti-vaccine”?
Can viruses be useful?
Gene Therapy
Other disease-causing nonliving particles…
Viroids
Prions