Intro to Viruses: Day 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of a nucleocaspid?
A
DNA or RNA + structural proteins +/- enzymes and nucleic acid binding proteins
2
Q
enveloped virus
A
nucleocaspid + glycoproteins and membrane
3
Q
three aspects that we use to classify viruses?
A
nucleic acid: DNA or RNA
symmetry of structure: cuboidal, helical, or asymmetrical
presence of envelope