1. Nonliving infectious agent that can cause disease. *Not in a kingdom
Virus
Nonliving infectious agent that can cause disease.
*Not in a kingdom

2. Non-Living vs. Living Properties
Non- Living Properties
Living Properties
No Nucleus
No Organelles
Doesn’t Grow
Doesn’t Eat
No Waste
Needs a Host (parasite)
Replicate
Genetic Information

3. Shapes of Viruses Phage- infect bacteria 3. Adenovirus- polyhedral
2. Helical- TMV (plants) 4. Round- Influenza

4. Virus Structure Genetic Material- DNA or RNA
Protein Coat- Protection around genetic material
Tail- attaching onto cell surfaces.

5. Viral Replication

6. Viral Diseases
Vaccine- putting a weakened virus in the body so immune system can recognize and destroy it.
Examples
Measles
Mumps
HIV
Chicken Pox/ Shingles
Hepatitis
West Nile
Herpes
Ebola