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Describe the methods by which a virus infects a cell.What type of genetic information is found in a virus?
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A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea. Show more…
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