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... functions of benefit to the organism . ) Some viruses have broad host ranges . West Nile virus , for example , can infect mosquitoes , birds , and humans , and equine encephalitis virus can infect mosquitoes , birds , horses , and ...
... functions of benefit to the organism . ) Some viruses have broad host ranges . West Nile virus , for example , can infect mosquitoes , birds , and humans , and equine encephalitis virus can infect mosquitoes , birds , horses , and ...
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... functions in a host cell . Another important characteristic of a virus is the presence or absence of a membranous envelope derived from host cell membrane . Rather than consider all the mechanisms of viral infection and reproduction ...
... functions in a host cell . Another important characteristic of a virus is the presence or absence of a membranous envelope derived from host cell membrane . Rather than consider all the mechanisms of viral infection and reproduction ...
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... function both as mRNA for the synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell . Figure 18.10 traces the HIV reproductive cycle , which is typical of a retrovirus . In Chapter 43 , we will ...
... function both as mRNA for the synthesis of viral proteins and as genomes for new virus particles released from the cell . Figure 18.10 traces the HIV reproductive cycle , which is typical of a retrovirus . In Chapter 43 , we will ...
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