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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Unraveling the Complexity of Viruses: Understanding their Structure and Function in Infection and Replication

What is a virus made of? DNA or RNA and a protein coat A virus is a tiny, infectious particle that consists of a nucleic acid genome...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Are Viruses Alive? Dissecting the Characteristics of Life in the Debate Among Scientists

Is a virus alive? No, it is a non-living pathogen that can infect many organisms The question of whether a virus is alive is a topic of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding Viroids: Small but Mighty Plant Pathogens and Their Impact on Agriculture

What is viroid? A pathogen made only of single-stranded RNA, causes disease in plants that is passed through seeds or pollen Viroids are small, single-stranded, circular RNA...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Uncovering the Genetic Material of Bacteria: The Role of DNA and RNA in Protein Synthesis

Is Bacteria made up of DNA or RNA? Bacteria is made up of DNA and RNA Bacteria contain DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) as their genetic material. The DNA...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Exploring the 4 key features of living organisms: Cellular Organization, Homeostasis, Metabolism, and Responsiveness.

What are the 4 requirements to be a living thing? Made of one of more cells, need energy for metabolism, respond to their environment, DNA that is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding Prion Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What is prion? A pathogen that is made only of proteins, it causes misfolding of other proteins resulting in brain diseases Prion is a type of infectious...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

The Three Shapes of a Virus: Spherical, Helical, and Complex Explained

What are the 3 shapes of a virus? Enveloped, helical, polyhedral The three shapes of a virus are: 1. Spherical or icosahedral shape: In this form, the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Animal Science

Discovering the Secret of Dairy Cow Milk Production: The High Blood Flow Rates in Udders Yield 400-500 Gallons of Milk per Gallon

Approximately how many gallons of blood pass through the udder for each gallon of milk produced? A 400-500 gallons B 300-400 gallons C 100-200 gallons D 200-300...