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Viruses contain either DNA or RNA as their genetic material. Viruses containing RNA as their genetic material are called retroviruses
The genome of a virus could either be:
- single or double stranded DNA
- single or double stranded RNA
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost viruses are composed of RNA. RNA is like a biochemical blueprint that tells cells cells what to do/make. Many viruses infiltrate your cells, tell them to work overtime, and have them make more copies of the same virus until they explode. The RNA is mainly composed of Ribose sugar, Nitrogenous base, and a phosphAte.
Virus contain either DNA or RNA.Both DNA and RNA never present in a one
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∙ 14y agoto produce more viruses on a host cell, which are cells in which they reproduce.
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RNA and DNA
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Is the genetic material in a virus inside or outside the protein parts?
Inside the protein part... The genetic material is sorrounded by the protein :):)
A form of genetic material that invades living cells to reproduce?
Virus
An agent that reproduces in cells but is not composed of cells and contains RNA as its genetic material is what?
A virus
Every virus is basically some form of genetic material enclosed in what?
A protein coat.
What macromolecules that function as the genetic material and are involved in protein systhesis are?
nucleic acids
Where is the genetic material of the virus located?
The genetic material of a virus is located inside its capsid.
The genetic material of a virus is found in its .?
The genetic material of a virus is found in the capsid.
What is a virus that stores its genetic material as RNA called?
A virus that stores its genetic material as RNA is called a RETROVIRUS
Additional steps that occur when a hidden virus multiplies?
The virus's genetic material becomes part of the genetic material of the bacterium And After some time he virus's genetic material removes itself and becomes active
What are two function's of a virus's protein coat?
The two functions of a virus's protein coat are to protect the genetic material inside and to react with the cell wall of a potential host cell, thus causing the genetic material to be injected into the host cell.
Where is the genetic materials of a virus located?
The genetic material of a virus is located inside its capsid.
What does the outer coat of a virus do?
It protects the virus and its genetic material
What is the dormant state of a virus called?
The lysogenic cycle. This is when the virus incorporates its genetic material into the hosts genetic material and becomes what is called a provirus.
How do hidden viruses multiply?
1. A virus attaches to a bacterium. 2. The virus injects its genetic material. 3. The genetic material of the virus combines with the bacterium's genetic material. 4. The virus's genetic material detaches from the bacterium's genetic material and the bacterium produces the virus's proteins and genetic material. 5. New viruses assemble. 6. The bacterium bursts open, releasing new viruses.
Where is the genetic material of a virus found?
Its nucleus.
What is the genetic material in the center of a virus?
nucleus
What is a DNA virus?
A DNA virus has only DNA as its genetic material.
