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Copy of Viruses

Presentation for 6th grade science students.

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Viruses

They are ABIOTIC & NOT in a Kingdom! (Marburg Virus)
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Viruses can infect anything alive (their host cells) including bacteria.
Some viruses can be prevented with routine vaccines.

Genetic material (DNA or RNA) is in head and surrounded by protein. Some even have a tail with fibers.

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The common cold and flu are typical viruses.
Ebola is a serious virus.

Prevent by washing your hands and keeping hands away from your face.

Viral Reproduction

Viruses can make more copies of themselves inside host cells.
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