Chapter 5, Problem 12Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason behind the tendency of mutation in RNA viruses and also determine the way by which it can be a positive trait if the virus is a human pathogen.

Concept introduction:

Viruses are microscopic infectious parasite that requires a host cell for its reproduction. It affects both human and animals and once it enters the body the target cell redirected to produce more viruses. It has been found that most of the viruses have RNA or DNA as their genetic material which may be single or double stranded.