Viruses GenomesVirusesViruses are sub-microscopic, obligate intracellular parasites. Virus particles are produced from the assembly of pre-formed components. Virus particles (virions) do not 'grow' or undergo division. Viruses lack the genetic information which encodes apparatus necessary for the generation of metabolic energy or for protein synthesis (ribosomes). Viruses depend on the host cells that they infect to reproduce... more
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