Virus

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    • What do attachment proteins do?
      binds to receptors on the cell so the virus can identify and attached to a host cell
    • what is the capsid made from?
      Proteins
    • What does the capsid do?
      Protects the genetic material
    • What does the genetic material in viruses do?
      Codes for a viral protein
    • What can the genetic material be?
      DNA or RNA
    • Are viruses alive?
      no
    • Are viruses made of cells?
      No, they are a cellular
    • What 3 things do viruses contain?
      • Genetic material
      • Capsid
      • Attachment protein
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