Develop a model and explain the components of a virus.
There are various forms of viruses, these are small infectious particles consisting nucleic acid which is enclosed in a protein coat known as a capsid, and sometimes also an envelope membrane. Depending on the nucleic acid contained in the virus, it will either be a DNA or an RNA virus. Capsids can have various structures, as a result, can form different looking viruses.
Take a look at some different types of viruses below.  |
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