Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 1 - The Microbial World and You - Study Questions - Review - Page 23: 4g

Answer

1. Not composed of cells

Work Step by Step

Viruses are acellular, meaning they are not made up of cells. The infectious and complete form of the viral particle called virion is composed of a nucleic acid, either a DNA or RNA, and is surrounded by a protein coat called the capsid. The differences in the structures of their coats and nucleic acids are the factors looked upon when classifying viruses.
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