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Bacteria and Viruses
A virus has two basic parts: protein coat
adj.
relating to genes
a core of genetic material like
genetic
DNA and an outer coat of
protein surrounding it. The
core material controls the
making of new virus cells. The nucleic acid
protein coat protects the virus. Check
virus structure
What are the two basic parts of a virus?
They are a core of genetic material like DNA
and an outer coat of protein surrounding it.
Unit 11 | Bacteria and Viruses
