Viruses are also microscopic but are
different from other microorganisms.
They, however, reproduce only inside the
cells of the host organism, which may be
a bacterium, plant or animal. Some of the
viruses are shown in Fig. 2.5. (Common
ailments like cold, influenza (ilu) and
most coughs are caused by viruses.
Serious diseases like polio and chicken
pox are also caused by viruses,
Diseases like dysentery and malaria
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All viruses have is a protein coat and a core of genetic material, either RNA or DNA. Unlike bacteria, viruses can't survive without a host. They can only reproduce by attaching themselves to cells. In most cases, they reprogram the cells to make new viruses until the cells burst and die
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