virology namin

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Virus 
Small, infectious agent requiring a host for reproduction.
SARS-CoV-2 
Coronavirus causing COVID-19, with spikes on its surface.
Capsid 
Protein coat surrounding viral genetic material.
RNA Virus 
Virus with RNA as genetic material, like influenza virus.
DNA Virus 
Virus with DNA as genetic material, like herpesviruses.
Endocytosis 
Process where materials enter a cell enclosed in plasma membrane.
Bacteriophage 
Virus infecting bacteria, abundant biological entity on Earth.
Reverse Transcription 
Process converting RNA to DNA before PCR.
Glycoproteins 
Proteins on viral envelope crucial for attachment to host cells.
Lytic Cycle 
Viral replication cycle leading to host cell death.
Lysogenic Cycle 
Viral replication cycle incorporating viral DNA into host genome.
Antigen Test 
Method detecting viruses by identifying specific antibodies in the body.
Helical Virus 
Virus with genetic material encased in a protein helix.
Icosahedral Virus 
Virus with a symmetrical shape resembling a geometric sphere.
Enveloped Virus 
Virus with an outer lipid envelope derived from host cell membrane.
Non-Enveloped Virus 
Virus lacking an outer lipid envelope.
Polymerase 
Enzyme synthesizing polymers of DNA or RNA.
Genetic Material 
DNA or RNA in viruses, not both simultaneously.
Viral Protein 
Structural and non-structural proteins involved in viral life cycle.
Carbohydrates 
One of the components of viruses along with nucleic acid and protein.
Replication 
Process of viral genome replication and protein synthesis.
Assembly 
Formation of new viral particles, aided by Golgi apparatus.
Release 
Methods of viral exit from host cells.
Animal Viruses 
Viruses infecting animals, with varying host ranges.
Plant Viruses 
Viruses infecting plant species, often transmitted by insect vectors.
Bacterial Viruses 
Bacteriophages infecting bacteria, abundant and studied for biotechnological applications.