- acellular non-living particles - contain DNA or RNA - only multiply inside living hosts - protein coat - capsid - some have a lipid envelope round the capsid - attachment proteins

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acellular non-living particles
contain DNA or RNA
only multiply inside living hosts
protein coat - capsid
some have a lipid envelope round the capsid
attachment proteins

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Attachment proteins

Allow for attachment and entry into cells

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