What kind of cells can viruses infect?
~~> viruses infect every type of cell, including bacteria, algae, fungi,
protozoa, plant, and animals
Are viruses alive?
~~> two sides of the debate:
1. since viruses are unable to replicate independently from the host cell, so
no, not alive
2...
✓ ~~> capsomeres spontaneously self-assemble into the finished capsid
What are the three different orientations of capsomeres in a viral capsid?
✓ ~~> helical
icosahedral
complex
What do enveloped viruses take with them when they are released from a
host cell?
✓ ~~> they take a bit of the host's cell membrane
Where can enveloped viruses bud from?
✓ ~~> cell membrane
nuclear envelope
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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