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Introduction to Viruses
Created @November 28, 2024 2:30 PM
Class Microbiology
LO:
Describe fundamental terminology (virus, virion and retrovirus)
Discuss the distinguishing features of viruses, e.g. size, structure, and nucleic
acid composition
Describe the cycles of various classes of viruses
Terminology
Virus
Genetic element with RNA/DNA replicating inside cells but has an
extracellular state
Responsible for lots of childhood diseases: Mumps/
measles/chickenpox
HIV (Chronic)
Dangerous Diseases
Yellow fever
Lassa fever
Ebola
Smallpox
Tumour formation- Warts and cancers
Introduction to Viruses 1
Introduction to Viruses
Created @November 28, 2024 2:30 PM
Class Microbiology
LO:
Describe fundamental terminology (virus, virion and retrovirus)
Discuss the distinguishing features of viruses, e.g. size, structure, and nucleic
acid composition
Describe the cycles of various classes of viruses
Terminology
Virus
Genetic element with RNA/DNA replicating inside cells but has an
extracellular state
Responsible for lots of childhood diseases: Mumps/
measles/chickenpox
HIV (Chronic)
Dangerous Diseases
Yellow fever
Lassa fever
Ebola
Smallpox
Tumour formation- Warts and cancers
Introduction to Viruses 1
