1.6 - Viruses: Extraordinary Acellular Invaders
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What is a virus?
💡 Hint: Think about what it needs to survive and replicate.
Name a common virus that causes illness.
💡 Hint: What do people often catch in winter?
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Viruses are considered acellular. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about what cells are and if viruses fit that description.
What type of virus specifically infects bacteria?
💡 Hint: Identify the virus type mentioned in our earlier discussions.
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Analyze the benefits and risks of using viruses in gene therapy. What are the implications for disease treatment?
💡 Hint: Consider both the scientific and ethical dimensions.
Design a viral vector for gene therapy targeting a specific genetic disorder. What features would you include?
💡 Hint: Remember characteristics of viruses that allow them to infect certain types of cells.
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