Match Each Word with the Correct Definition

question 142

Essay

Match each word with the correct definition.

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Definitions:

Retroviruses

A type of virus that inserts a copy of its RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell it invades, changing the genome of that cell, such as HIV.

Prions

Infectious agents composed solely of protein, known to cause rare neurodegenerative diseases.

DNA OR RNA

Nucleic acids that carry genetic information (DNA) or are involved in protein synthesis (RNA).

Protein Capsid

The protein shell of a virus, which encloses its genetic material and is critical for its ability to infect host cells.