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What are the four categories of viruses based on the type of nucleic acid they possess?
What are the four categories of viruses based on the type of nucleic acid they possess?
Double-stranded DNA viruses, Single-stranded RNA viruses, Single-stranded DNA viruses, Double-stranded RNA viruses
Describe the steps in the multiplication of animal viruses.
Describe the steps in the multiplication of animal viruses.
Attachment, Penetration, Uncoating, Biosynthesis, Assembly
What is a latent virus infection?
What is a latent virus infection?
Viral infections where the virus hides from the immune system by remaining dormant
What are oncogenic viruses?
What are oncogenic viruses?
What are the primary targets for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What are the primary targets for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What distinguishes viruses from living cells in terms of DNA and RNA?
What distinguishes viruses from living cells in terms of DNA and RNA?
Describe the structure of a typical virion.
Describe the structure of a typical virion.
What is the role of host cells in viral replication?
What is the role of host cells in viral replication?
Explain the term 'oncogenic viruses' or 'oncoviruses'.
Explain the term 'oncogenic viruses' or 'oncoviruses'.
Why are viruses considered acellular microbes?
Why are viruses considered acellular microbes?
