Medical Virology Flashcards

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How do DNA viruses replicate?

A
  • Use host cell proteins

- Transcription: ssDNA > dsDNA (= same as cell)

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How do RNA viruses replicate?

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dsRNA: -ve copied into +ve by viral polymerase then used to make proteins
+ssRNA: +ve = mRNA, makes proteins directly
-ssRNA: -ve copies into +ve by viral polymerase then used to make proteins

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