Download | July 24, 2006

Abstract: What Is A Virus?

Source: Bioprocess Online
A virus (Latin, poison) is a submicroscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism. At the most basic level viruses consist of genetic material contained within a protective protein shell called a capsid, which distinguishes them from other virus-like particles such as prions and viroids.

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