viruses

What are Viruses?

Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. They are composed of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protein coat known as a capsid. Some viruses also have a lipid envelope derived from the host cell membrane. Unlike bacteria or fungi, viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack the cellular machinery necessary for metabolic processes and reproduction.

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