Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 9 - An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria - Self Quiz - Page 270: 10

Answer

Viruses are acellular infectious agents that contain nucleic acid and protein. Their nucleic acids vary depending on the Family. They can be single-stranded RNA, double-stranded RNA, single-stranded DNA, or double-stranded DNA.

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Viruses are acellular infectious agents that contain nucleic acid and protein. Their nucleic acids vary depending on the Family. They can be single-stranded RNA, double-stranded RNA, single-stranded DNA, or double-stranded DNA.
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