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HL A2.2 Viruses
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Definition
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Viruses are acellular, non-living obligate intracellular parasites that replicate only inside host cells.
#2
Front (Question)
Core Structure
Back (Answer)
All viruses consist of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein capsid; some have a lipid envelope.
#3
Front (Question)
Genetic Material (HL)
Back (Answer)
Viral genomes may be single- or double-stranded, DNA or RNA, and vary greatly in size and structure.
#4
Front (Question)
Host Specificity
Back (Answer)
Viral surface proteins bind to specific host cell receptors, determining host range and tissue specificity.
#5
Front (Question)
Living vs Non-living
Back (Answer)
Viruses lack metabolism, ribosomes, and independent reproduction, so are not considered living organisms.