MISS AKINNAWO.
,OUTLINE
What is a virus?
History of virus Taxonomy
Virus Taxonomy
The ICTV Classification
Baltimore Classification
Other Classifications
Conclusion
References.
, WHAT IS A VIRUS?
Small obligate intracellular parasites
Contain either a RNA or DNA as its genetic material
Surrounded by a protective, virus-coded protein coat
The entire infectious virus particle is known as a virion, consisting of the nucleic acid
and an outer shell of protein.