Texts: What are viruses? September 4 - September 11 Must post first: Viruses are entities whose genomes are elements of nucleic acid that replicate inside living cells using the cellular synthetic machinery and causing the synthesis of specialized elements that can transfer the viral genome to other cells (Luria and Darrel, 1967). This definition of viruses summarizes the contents of the first 4 lectures we covered in the first quarter. What are some misconceptions of viruses you had before you took the virology class? Which part of the definition is still somewhat difficult for you to understand? What are the new information you learned about viruses that may help you to educate others around you about viral diseases such as COVID-19?

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