LIFE SCIENCE

Mister. Tomás Bazán Cuevas

4TH SEMESTER
EXERCISE 15

Name: José Angel Castro Violante Enrollment: 2768739

Subject: Life Science Teacher: Tomás Bazán Cuevas
Module: III. Biodiversity Activity: Exercise 15
Date: March 31th, 2017
Bibliography:
M. (2016). Viruses. Retrieved March 30, 2017, from https://dbscience5.wikispaces.com/Mary
Viruses. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2017, from http://biology.tutorvista.com/cell/viruses.html
ViralZone: Poxviridae. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2017, from
http://viralzone.expasy.org/all_by_species/174.html
Viruses
I. Identify the parts of viruses.

1. Head
2. Collar
3. Tail Sheath
4. Base plate
5. Pins
6. Tail Fibers
7. DNA

II. Mention minimum six characteristics of viruses.

 Are enclosed in a protective envelope.

 Have receptor mechanisms that allow them to be incorporated into the cells,
to activate its nucleic acid and enable its replication.

 Are non cellular.

 Contain a protein coat called the capsid.

 Have a nucleic acid which contains DNA.

 Don’t metabolize & don’t grow but they can reproduce.

III. Complete the following chart:

Virus Definition How is it acquired or infected?

Poxviridae    
Papoviridae    
Retroviridae    

IV. Make conclusions.

V. Provide feedback to the contribution of at least two classmates.