Short Homework Assignment 1

Short Homework Assignment 1

• Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions.

• Describe the different morphological types of viruses and give examples of each type:

• • Helical

  • Icosahedral

  • Complex

• Compare and contrast the multiplication of bacteriophages versus the multiplication of animal viruses:

• Describe how arthropods can act as mechanical vectors and biological vectors:

• Describe five (5) characteristics of fungi and how they differ from other microorganisms:

• Describe common characteristic of protozoans (protists). Name three (3) protozoans that are human parasites:

• What are helminths? Name and describe three (3) that can cause problems in humans:

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