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Viruses

Compare virus structure to living cells and explain how viruses hijack cells to spread and cause disease.

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Misconception 1: Microscopic Size Fallacy

Compare the size and genome scale of viruses, bacteria, and human cells to see how differently small they really are.

Misconception 2: DNA-Only Genetic Blueprint

Classify real viruses and genetic material to discover that viral genomes can be DNA or RNA.

Misconception 3: Toxin Attack Model

Sequence how viruses actually cause disease — by hijacking host cells, not releasing toxins.

Viruses

A quick review of how viruses are built compared to cells, how they hijack cells to cause disease, and how they spread — teaches each fact once, then tests it, and brings back anything you're still shaky on until it sticks.

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