Question

Write the characteristic of viruses

Answer 1

most viruses are extremely well adapted to their host organism, virusstructure varies greatly. However, there are some general structural characteristics that all viruses share. All viruses have a capsid or head region that contains its genetic material. The capsid is made of proteins and glycoproteins.


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Answer 2

Answer:

The various characteristics of viruses are:

• They are smaller and simpler than bacteria.

• They are ultra microscopic and visible only under electron microscope.

• They are considered to be on the boundary line of living and non-living things.

• They are obligate parasites and cannot live on their own.

• They cannot multiply on their own. They require living machinery to multiply.

• Viruses consist of genetic materials (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protective coat of protein (capsid).

• Viruses are responsible for causing many dreadful diseases in plants, animals, and humans.

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