virus
Understand the Problem
The question is simply asking about the term 'virus', which could refer to biological viruses, computer viruses, or other contexts where the word is used. It is a general inquiry that doesn't specify any particular aspect of viruses.
Answer
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside living cells.
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside the living cells of an organism. They consist of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) encapsulated in a protein coat and can infect all forms of life.
Answer for screen readers
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside the living cells of an organism. They consist of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) encapsulated in a protein coat and can infect all forms of life.
More Information
Viruses can infect all forms of life, including animals, plants, bacteria, and archaea. They carry their genetic material in the form of either DNA or RNA.
Sources
- Virus - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Virus - National Human Genome Research Institute - genome.gov
- Virus | Definition, Structure, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
