The discussion is based on the textbook readings from Microbiology (2016). Once you have completed your assigned readings (see Unit Overview page) and your assigned activities for this unit, please answer 2 of the prompts below:

• Discuss the characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms. (USLO 6.1) 
• Identify the life cycles of select eukaryotic organisms.  (USLO 6.2)
• Define acellular.  Describe the acellular structures of viruses and prions.(USLO 6.3)
• Compare a bacteriophage and animal virus life cycle.  What parts of a human cell does a virus use to replicate? (USLO 6.4)
• What are the growth requirements for a virus and how does this differ from bacteria? (USLO 6.5)
• Define acute, latent, chronic, and viral oncogenesis.  Provide an example of each. (USLO 6.6)