Unit 15: Viruses

What is a Virus?

  1. Viruses have profound effects on organisms
  2. The body has several defenses against foreign invaders

Homework and Key Vocabulary

Class and Lab Work

Class Notes

Extra Work

Homework Calendar

2013-14 SPS District Calendar

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Biology Units


  1. The Nature of Science
  2. Population Ecology
  3. The Chemistry of Life
  4. The Structure and Function of Cells
  5. Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
  1. DNA
  2. Protein Synthesis
  3. Cell Cycle and Mitosis Meiosis
  4. Classical Genetics
  5. Midterm Exam Review
  1. Genetic Engineering
  2. Human Inheritance
  3. Evolution
  4. Classification
  5. Viruses
  1. Bacteria
  2. Protista and Fungi
  3. Plants
  4. Animals
  5. Final Exam Review