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RNA viruses generally have very high mutation rates as they lack DNA polymerases which can find and fix mistakes, and are therefore unable to conduct DNA repair of damaged genetic material. Retroviruses integrate a DNA intermediate of their RNA genome into the host genome, and therefore have a higher chance of correcting any mistakes in their genome thanks to the action of proof-reading DNA polymerases belonging to the host cell. Also, retroviruses, unlike other single-stranded RNA viruses they use DNA intermediates to replicate. Reverse transcriptase, a viral enzyme that comes from the virus itself after it is uncoated, converts the viral RNA into a complementary strand of DNA, which is copied to produce a double stranded molecule of viral DNA. This DNA goes on to direct the formation of new virions.
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What viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome. This integration allows the virus to replicate along with the host cell's DNA, making it difficult for the immune system to eradicate the virus completely.
What occurs during viral uncoating?
During viral uncoating, the viral capsid is disassembled, releasing the viral genome into the host cell. This process allows the viral genome to access the host cell's machinery for replication and production of new virus particles.
What is the lyctic cycle?
I suppose you mean "lytic cycle". It's the reproductive cycle of virus in which upon entering the host, the viral genome directs the host genome to produce viral proteins and after assembly and maturation of viral particles, they get released by host lysis. There is another cycle called lysogenic cycle in which the viral genome integrates with the host instead of causing lysis.
What function do capsids perform?
Capsids are protein coats that protect the genetic material of a virus. They help viruses to attach to and enter host cells, as well as shield the viral genome from environmental damage. Capsids also assist in the release of the viral genetic material into host cells during infection.
What is true about a lysogenic infection?
In a lysogenic infection, the viral DNA integrates into the host cell genome and remains dormant for a period of time. The host cell replicates with the viral DNA as part of its own DNA. Lysogenic infections can later transition into a lytic cycle, where the virus becomes active and replicates to produce new viruses.
What viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome. This integration allows the virus to replicate along with the host cell's DNA, making it difficult for the immune system to eradicate the virus completely.
When the common cold virus infects a cell it inserts its genome into the host genome. The host cells replicate the viral genome produce new viral particles and burst. As the host cells burst the repli?
As the host cells burst, they release new viral particles into the surrounding environment, which can then infect nearby cells. This cycle of infection continues, allowing the common cold virus to spread rapidly throughout the respiratory tract. The immune response is triggered, causing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and congestion as the body attempts to eliminate the virus. Ultimately, the infection can lead to temporary discomfort but is usually self-limiting.
What occurs during viral uncoating?
During viral uncoating, the viral capsid is disassembled, releasing the viral genome into the host cell. This process allows the viral genome to access the host cell's machinery for replication and production of new virus particles.
What is the lyctic cycle?
I suppose you mean "lytic cycle". It's the reproductive cycle of virus in which upon entering the host, the viral genome directs the host genome to produce viral proteins and after assembly and maturation of viral particles, they get released by host lysis. There is another cycle called lysogenic cycle in which the viral genome integrates with the host instead of causing lysis.
What function do capsids perform?
Capsids are protein coats that protect the genetic material of a virus. They help viruses to attach to and enter host cells, as well as shield the viral genome from environmental damage. Capsids also assist in the release of the viral genetic material into host cells during infection.
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in retroviral infections?
Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme essential for retroviral infections, as it converts the viral RNA genome into DNA after the virus enters a host cell. This newly synthesized DNA is then integrated into the host's genome, allowing the virus to hijack the host's cellular machinery for replication and production of new viral particles. Without reverse transcriptase, retroviruses would be unable to replicate effectively within host cells.
Viruses have two main structures?
Viruses primarily consist of two main structures: the viral genome and the protein coat, known as the capsid. The viral genome can be composed of either DNA or RNA, which carries the genetic information necessary for replication. The capsid protects the viral genome and aids in the delivery of the virus into host cells. Some viruses also have an additional lipid envelope derived from the host cell membrane, which helps with infection.
What is a viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome?
Lysogenic cycle
What kind of viral replication cycle will most likely damage host cells immediately?
The lytic cycle of viral replication is most likely to damage host cells immediately. In this cycle, the virus infects the host, takes over its cellular machinery to produce new viral particles, and ultimately causes the host cell to burst (lyse), releasing the newly formed viruses. This immediate destruction of the host cell results in significant damage and can lead to cell death. In contrast, the lysogenic cycle integrates the viral genome into the host's DNA, allowing the virus to replicate without immediately harming the host.
How viral proteins synthesized if a virus don't have cells?
Viruses lack cellular machinery and cannot synthesize proteins on their own. Instead, they hijack the host cell's ribosomes and other cellular components upon infection. Once inside a host cell, the viral genome (either RNA or DNA) is transcribed and translated into viral proteins using the host's cellular machinery, enabling the virus to replicate and assemble new viral particles.
What micro-organism has a protein coat?
A virus is a microorganism that has a protein coat, also known as a capsid, which surrounds its genetic material. The protein coat helps protect the viral genome and assists in the virus' ability to infect host cells.
When the nucleic acid form a virus is incorporatre into the host cells DNA the viral nucleic acid is known as a?
When the nucleic acid of a virus is incorporated into the host cell's DNA, it is known as a provirus. This process occurs in certain viruses, particularly retroviruses, where the viral RNA is reverse-transcribed into DNA and integrated into the host genome. The provirus can remain dormant within the host's DNA and may be activated later to produce new viral particles.
