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1. **Differentiate between the phases of viral replication in bacteria and animals:**
**In Bacteria (Bacteriophages):**
- **Attachment:** The phage attaches to the bacterial cell wall.
- **Entry:** The phage injects its genetic material into the bacterium.
- **Replication and Transcription:** The viral genome takes over the bacterial machinery to replicate and transcribe its genetic material.
- **Assembly:** New phage particles are assembled using bacterial resources.
- **Lysis:** The host cell bursts (lyses), releasing new phage particles, which can infect other bacteria.
**In Animals:**
- **Attachment:** The virus attaches to specific receptors on the host cell membrane.
- **Entry:** The virus or its genetic material enters the host cell.
- **Replication and Transcription:** The viral genetic material is replicated and transcribed within the host cell's nucleus or cytoplasm.
- **Assembly:** New virus particles are assembled using host cell resources.
- **Release:** New virus particles are released from the host cell, often by cell lysis or budding.
2. **Discuss ways of culturing viruses:**
Culturing viruses can be done using several methods:
- **Tissue Culture:** This involves growing host cells in a culture dish or flask and infecting them with the virus. Viral growth is assessed by observing changes in host cell morphology or by measuring viral titers.
- **Embryonated Eggs:** Certain viruses can be cultured in the membranes or embryos of chicken eggs. The virus is injected into the egg, and viral growth is observed by examining the developing embryo.
- **Laboratory Animals:** Some viruses can be propagated in laboratory animals, particularly mice, to study viral pathogenesis. This method is less common due to ethical concerns.
- **Cell-Free Culture:** In some cases, viruses can be cultured using cell-free systems, such as using purified cellular components and enzymes for replication.
- **Plant Tissue Culture:** For plant viruses, tissue culture methods can be employed to propagate and study viral infections in plants.
- **Bacterial Culture:** Bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) can be cultured using bacterial cultures. Phages form plaques on bacterial lawns, making them visible.
The choice of culturing method depends on the type of virus being studied and the availability of suitable host cells or organisms.
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