Learning Objectives for "Characteristics of Viruses"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. State 2 living and 2 nonliving characteristics of viruses.

2*. List 3 criteria used to define a virus.

3. Discuss why bacteria can be cultivated on synthetic media such as nutrient broth whereas viruses cannot.

5. Define bacteriophage.

(*) = Common theme throughout the course

 

 

Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2020
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