Immuno III. - Viral Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a virus?
A
An intracellular parasite that can have DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat which can cause mild to severe diseases.
2
Q
What is a virion?
A
The entire viral structure with all the necessary components
3
Q
What are the three classifications of a virus?
A
- Size and Shape
- Chemical composition and structure of genome
- mode of replication
4
Q
how many families of viruses currently infect humans?
A
21 families