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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that possess several key characteristics: they are composed of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) encased in a protein coat called a capsid; they cannot replicate independently and require a host cell to reproduce; they lack cellular structures, making them acellular; and they can infect a wide range of organisms, including animals, plants, and bacteria, often causing disease.
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As a virus replicates it changes its characteristics?
polymorphic
Antivirus software detects a known virus by looking for distinguishing characteristics called?
Virus Signatures
What does AV software look for to determine that a program or a process is a virus?
It looks for distinguishing characteristics called virus signatures.
What is a target virus?
A target Virus is a virus that is a Bio-safety level 4 virus. It is the target of vaccines.
What does AV software look for to determine that a program or process is a virus?
It looks for pre-programmed distinguishing characteristics called virus signatures.
How would you name a virus that infects young sheep and cows?
That all depends on what the virus is, its characteristics and how it affects those lambs and calves.
What are the two characteristics of peer-to-peer?
The ability to get a virus easily, and speeds are slower.
What are some characteristics of viruses?
some characteristics of a virus: - needs a host - can contain DNA or RNA - can have an envelope cell - is an acellular organism
What is the virus in left 4 dead called?
The virus on left 4 dead is called the Green Flu
What is the scientific name for epstein-barr virus?
Epsteinâ??Barr virus is the scientific name of Human Herpes virus 4 (HHV-4). The virus causes glandular fever and some form of cancer and some cases of HIV.
What is one of the distinguishing characteristics between HIV and AIDS is?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
Which kingdom do virus belong to and characteristics of that kingdom?
Since they are not living, they are not classified and placed in a kingdom.
