Viruses Crossword

an infectious particle consisting of little more than genes packaged in a protein coat
The protein shell enclosing the viral genome
Are derived from the membranes of the host cell, contain host cell phospholipids and membrane proteins
Many of the most complex capsids are found among the viruses that infect bacteria
Each particular virus can infect cells of only a limited number of host species
A phage replicative cycle that culminates in death of the host cell
A phage that replicates only by a lytic cycle
When integrated into the bacterial chromosome in this way, the viral DNA is known as a
The RNA animal viruses with the most complicated replicative cycles
Retroviruses have an enzyme called
The integrated viral DNA
A harmless derivative of a pathogen that stimulates the immune system to mount defenses against the harmful pathogen
A widespread outbreak
Proteins that cause a number of degenerative brain diseases in various animal species