Structure and Shape (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Protein coat of a virus
Protein coat of a virus
Capsid
Genetic material in viruses
Genetic material in viruses
Single strand of DNA or RNA (not both)
Two main components of a virus
Two main components of a virus
Capsid and single strand of DNA or RNA
Three shapes of viruses
Three shapes of viruses
Round, rod shaped, complex
Example of a round virus
Example of a round virus
Flu
Example of a rod shaped virus
Example of a rod shaped virus
Tobacco mosaic virus
Example of a complex virus
Example of a complex virus
Bacteriophage
What is a bacteriophage?
What is a bacteriophage?
A virus that affects bacteria
Shape of flu virus
Shape of flu virus
Round
Shape of tobacco mosaic virus
Shape of tobacco mosaic virus
Rod shaped