Introduction to virus structure, transmission, and transport.
If the coat protein had to form different contacts in different places within the virus structure it would lead to ambiguities in assembly.
Viruses are not organisms in the strict sense of the word, but reproduce and have an intimate, if parasitic, relationship with all living organisms. Explore the structure of a virus with
How do viruses reproduce?
A look at the structure and function of plant viruses and viroids.
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Computer graphic illustrations of the smallpox virus showing its external appearance, internal structure and life cycle.
What are bacteriophages and how do they reproduce?
Découverte de la biologie cellulaire, structure des cellules et des virus.
View some fascinating viral images.