A virus contains nucleic acid and protein. The nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, carries the virus’s genetic information. This is encased in a protein coat called a capsid, which protects the genetic material and helps the virus attach to ...
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The virus grows in living cells. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle. Once inside the cell, they use the host’s machinery to reproduce and spread to new cells.