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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Virus Classification: Genetic Material, Shape, Size, Host Range, and Disease Caused.

Virus Classification Capsid Symmetry: Icosahedral, Helical, ComplexNucleic Acid: DNA or RNAGenetic Relatedness: Based on nucleic acid sequence data Viruses are classified based on their genetic material, shape,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to Protein Synthesis

Central Dogma of Molecular Biology DNA → RNA → Protein The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology is a fundamental principle in biology that describes how genetic information...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Importance of Transcription in Journalism, Legal, Medical and Academic Fields

Transcription The first step of protein synthesis, in which the information on mRNA is “read” and translated into a sequence of amino acids, the building blocks of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Unlocking the Potential of Peptides: their Roles in the Body and Potential as Therapeutics

Peptides Short Chains of Amino AcidsAmino Acids (“building blocks”) → Peptide → ProteinPeptides are short stretches of amino acids (

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Unveiling the Vital Role of Host Cells in Viral Replication and Spread

Viruses Depend on Host Cells For: Energy Metabolism: Viruses cannot generate energy and rely on the cells they infect for energyProtein Synthesis: Viruses carry genetic information but...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Crucial Role of the Virus Life Cycle in Treating Infections

Virus Life Cycle 1. Attachment of the virus to the host cell2. Entry of viral nucleocapsid or nucleic acid3. Synthesis of viral proteins and nucleic acids4. Release...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Viruses: From their Non-Cellular Nature to their Role in Infectious Diseases

A ______ is a noncellular, small, infectious agent that is simply genetic information enclosed in a protein coat. virus A Virus is a noncellular, small, infectious agent...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Unique Characteristics of Viruses: Lipid Envelope and Tail Fibers.

All viruses contain genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. In addition, some viruses have other features. Select all the features from the list below that some...