Biodiversity + Viruses

1. a protein coat that surrounds the DNA or RNA of a virus
6. a series of branching, two-part statements used to identify organisms (or objects)
9. a small infectious particle containing genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA within a protein capsule
11. ________ Cycle: reproduction where viral genes incorporated within host cell’s DNA
12. any organism whose cells contain organelles; some eukaryotic organisms are single-celled, while other are multicellular
13. the science of classifying all organisms; taxonomists classify both living and fossil species
14. injected version of weakened virus particles
15. the highest taxonomic level;there are three domains of life

2. ________ Diversity a measure of diversity that takes into account the quantity of each species present, as well as the variety of different species present
3. a taxonomic level consisting of a group of similar species
4. the number and variety of species and ecosystems on Earth
5. a single-celled organism that does not contain membrane-bound organelles
7. ________ Diversity a diverse range of habitats, the various organisms that live in the habitats and the relationships that connect them
8. _______ Cycle: Attachment, Entry, Replication, Assembly, Release
10. ________ Diversity the genetic variability among organisms; usually referring to individuals of the same species