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Two types of nucleic acids DNA and RNA.These can be double stranded or single stranded.

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Q: What is the genetic material that makes up a virus particle?
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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 is a chromosome-like part surrounded by protein coat?

A particle fitting your description may be a virus particle, which is made up of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed by a protein capsid.


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.


How does a virus sustain life in its host?

First things first a virus is not living. The virus injects its Genetic material (G.M. for short) and and makes the bacteria make more viruses.


Where is the genetic material of a virus found?

Its nucleus.


What is the genetic material in the center of a virus?

nucleus