Question

what are the characteristics of viruses...

Answer 1

all viruses have capsid that contain it's genetic material. the capsid is made up of protein and glycoprotien .they cannot reproduce their own. they can replicate only by infecting a host cell.

Answer 2

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Viruses are small organisms and can be seen under and electron microscope.Ordinarily their presence is felt by the effect they have on their host.They have no independent existence.It is a nonliving particle when remains outside a living cell.They replicate only inside the living cells.They have no cellular structure.A viruses has a small amount of a genetic material enclosed by a protective protein coat.They are parasitic in nature