viruses

viruses

Extremely small and simple life-forms, made merely of a protein shell and a genome. A virus reproduces by inserting its genome into the cells of other life-forms. As those cells duplicate, so does the virus.
 


Write something for this item ?

Related Words

microbes

virus

eukaryote

genome

micro organisms

BACK  HOME NEXT
 

The information found on this site is added by volunteers and helpers. Therefore, please be advised that nothing found here has necessarily
been reviewed by professionals with the expertise necessary to provide you with complete, accurate or reliable information.
View and Opinions are of the volunteer, and not the owners of the site. Last Update 5/23/2012
Listed on WINKI DIRECTORY