a.
To sketch:
The basic structure of both non-enveloped and an enveloped virus, and also to label all parts.
Introduction:
Virus is defined as the nonliving infectious agent that is able to uses the cell machinery to multiply inside the host cell. After infection by virus, host cell produces thousands of identical copies of viruses which can infect other non infected organisms.
b.
To discuss:
The validity of the statement: The viral capsid and envelope only provide functions that enhance the pathogenicity of a virus
Introduction:
Virus is defined as the nonliving infectious agent that is able to uses the cell machinery to multiply inside the host cell. After infection, host cell produces thousands of identical copies of viruses which can infect other non infected organisms.
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