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Virus Definition and Classification Guide by NATALIA BASTO is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document defines viruses and describes their structure and classification. Viruses are infectious particles composed of proteins that contain either DNA or RNA, but no metabolic pathways. They replicate by using the machinery of infected host cells. The document discusses different virus families including picornaviruses, astroviruses, caliciviruses, hepaciviruses, flaviviruses, and more. It provides examples of viruses from each family and describes their characteristics like genome type, size, and str
- Author
- NATALIA BASTO
- Language
- EN