Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 6TYK
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Viruses are biological entities that contain nucleic acids, which are present in a protein coat called capsid. These cause numerous infections in all types of organisms. These cannot survive on their own, but require living systems as they use replication machinery of the host cells to replicate their genetic material.

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