Biodiversity + Viruses

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Across
  1. 5. a series of branching, two-part statements used to identify organisms (or objects)
  2. 6. a small infectious particle containing genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA within a protein capsule
  3. 8. injected version of weakened virus particles
  4. 9. a single-celled organism that does not contain membrane-bound organelles
  5. 11. ________ Diversity the genetic variability among organisms; usually referring to individuals of the same species
  6. 12. ________ Diversity a diverse range of habitats, the various organisms that live in the habitats and the relationships that connect them
  7. 14. the science of classifying all organisms; taxonomists classify both living and fossil species
  8. 15. _______ Cycle: Attachment, Entry, Replication, Assembly, Release
Down
  1. 1. any organism whose cells contain organelles; some eukaryotic organisms are single-celled, while other are multicellular
  2. 2. the number and variety of species and ecosystems on Earth
  3. 3. ________ Cycle: reproduction where viral genes incorporated within host cell’s DNA
  4. 4. the highest taxonomic level;there are three domains of life
  5. 7. ________ Diversity a measure of diversity that takes into account the quantity of each species present, as well as the variety of different species present
  6. 10. a taxonomic level consisting of a group of similar species
  7. 13. a protein coat that surrounds the DNA or RNA of a virus