1. Viruses (2.2)

2. Classified as Nonliving organization (cells) metabolism responsiveness growth reproduction evolution ecology

3. Classification

5. Basic Structure protein capsid genetic material (DNA or RNA)

6. Host Range most are very specific some can infect many species bacteriophage infects bacteria cells

7. Viral Reproduction lytic cycle (lysis) lysogeny (dormancy)

9. Epidemic vs. Pandemic limited vs. widespread (usually global) geographic region Have you seen this film? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYS yuuLk5g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYS yuuLk5g

10. Vaccinations weakened virus or parts of virus trigger body’s immune system protected against future infections

11. 1980

12. Immunization Schedule

13. Pro- or Anti-Vaccine? What are some reasons for being “anti-vaccine”?

14. Can viruses be useful?

15. Gene Therapy

16. Other disease-causing nonliving particles…

17. Viroids

18. Prions