Chamberlain BIOS 242 Study Guide Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.

What is a prion? and how are they different from other infectious agents? - Answer an infectious protein they do not have a nucleic acid What is Mycology the study of? - Answer The study of fungi and mold Define virus - Answer An acellular particle with a genetic core and protein coat that can invade cells and alter cellular function. cannot reproduce on itself What are the 5 stages of viral replication? - Answer 1. Attachment 2. Penetration 3. Replication and Synthesis 4. Assembly 5. Release Chemical reactions that can proceed toward either anabolism or catabolism are called ____ - Answer amphibolic Substrate - Answer Molecule or substance on which an enzyme acts Lyases - Answer An enzyme, decreases the activation energy, breaks cells apart (catabolic)