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Paper 4 structured question: Diseases and immunity

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Diseases and immunity

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Understanding viruses is crucial for developing vaccines and treatments.

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Viral Structure

Viruses are composed of a protein coat and either DNA or RNA as their genetic material. They are acellular and require a host to replicate.

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    Explain why viruses are considered acellular and how this affects their replication.

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Paper 4 structured question: Diseases and immunity

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Characteristics of Viruses

Viruses are made up of a protein coat and genetic material, which can be either DNA or RNA. They lack cellular structures and cannot reproduce independently.

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    Describe the main components of a virus and their functions.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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