Diversity and Evolution · Evolution

Viruses: The Edge of Life

Investigating viral structure, replication, and their impact on other living things.

Key Questions

  1. 1Should viruses be classified as living organisms?
  2. 2How do viral replication cycles determine the severity of a disease?
  3. 3What role do viruses play in the evolution of other species through horizontal gene transfer?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - VirusesNCCA: Senior Cycle - Diversity of Organisms
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: The Living World: Senior Cycle Biology
Unit: Diversity and Evolution
Period: Evolution

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