Chapter 18, Problem 1QSDC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The properties of emerging viruses and the challenges related to fighting them.

Introduction:

Viruses are infectious biological agents that are alive only when they are present inside the cell of their hosts. They reproduce quickly once they are incorporated in the host cell and affect the life cycle of the cells of the host. They infect all kinds of life forms including plants, animals and even microorganisms.