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Prokaryotes and Viruses - Coggle Diagram

- - - - genes in protein coat
    - - dsDNA, ssDNA, dsRNA, or ssRNA
    - - protein shell of capsomeres
    - - host-derived membranes (e.g., Influenza)
  - - - host death; virulent phages
    - - genome replicates as prophage
    - - use proviruses (permanent residents)
    - - RNA to DNA via reverse transcriptase
  - - - harmless derivatives; stimulate immunity
    - - Ebola, Zika, HIV
    - - indestructible infectious proteins; brain disease
- - - - maintains shape; prevents bursting
    - - sugar-polypeptide network in Bacteria
    - - thick peptidoglycan; simpler walls
    - - thin peptidoglycan; lipopolysaccharide outer membrane
    - - sticky polysaccharide/protein layer