Viruses and Living ThingsWhy virology sits awkwardly between chemistry and biology.9th GradeLIVING CELLMade of cellsUses energy and respiresGrows and developsReproduces by itselfResponds to its environmentVIRUSNot a cell — protein coat plusgenetic materialNo metabolism of its ownDoes not growCan only replicate inside ahost cellNo response to stimuliTHE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERSA virus has genes and evolves, but cannot do anything at allwithout hijacking a living cell. Most biologists do not classifyAntibiotics target bacterial cell processes. Viruses have none,which is why antibiotics do nothing against them.Viruses and Living Thingswww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 9th Grade

Viruses and Living Things

Why virology sits awkwardly between chemistry and biology.

How to use it

Run a virus through the seven characteristics of life. It fails most of them.

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Grade
9th Grade
Ages
14–15
Subject
Science
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1

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