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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unlocking Virus Secrets The Lysogenic Cycle!

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Lysogenic cycle of a virus

What is it?

  • Imagine a virus acting like a friendly neighbor. The lysogenic cycle is when a virus becomes a part of a host cell but doesn't harm it.
  • Real-world example: Think of it like a roommate who lives with you but mostly keeps to themselves.

Lysogenic vs. lytic cycle

  • Lysogenic Cycle: Virus stays quiet and chill.
  • Lytic Cycle: Virus goes wild and destroys the host cell.
  • Fun Fact: Sometimes the virus switches from lysogenic to lytic, like a quiet roommate suddenly throwing a wild party!

How does it help?

The host cell gains new genes from the virus, like acquiring a new skill from your roommate. This makes the host more diverse and cool!

Justifying hypotheses - herpes simplex viruses

What's a hypothesis?

  • It's like an educated guess, a starting point for investigation.
  • Example: Ever guessed who the culprit is in a mystery novel? That's your hypothesis!

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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unlocking Virus Secrets The Lysogenic Cycle!

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517 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Lysogenic cycle of a virus

What is it?

  • Imagine a virus acting like a friendly neighbor. The lysogenic cycle is when a virus becomes a part of a host cell but doesn't harm it.
  • Real-world example: Think of it like a roommate who lives with you but mostly keeps to themselves.

Lysogenic vs. lytic cycle

  • Lysogenic Cycle: Virus stays quiet and chill.
  • Lytic Cycle: Virus goes wild and destroys the host cell.
  • Fun Fact: Sometimes the virus switches from lysogenic to lytic, like a quiet roommate suddenly throwing a wild party!

How does it help?

The host cell gains new genes from the virus, like acquiring a new skill from your roommate. This makes the host more diverse and cool!

Justifying hypotheses - herpes simplex viruses

What's a hypothesis?

  • It's like an educated guess, a starting point for investigation.
  • Example: Ever guessed who the culprit is in a mystery novel? That's your hypothesis!

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