Day: November 20, 2021

The Genome of a Virus A virus is a small, self-replicating cell that consists of DNA, RNA, and protein. The genome is the genetic code of the organism. During the evolution of the organism, viruses developed to increase the efficiency of the biological pump in the ocean. The envelopment site of a virus is also a major factor in determining whether it is a type of enveloped or non-enveloped virus. A virus is not a living cell; it replicates within another living cell. They cannot reproduce on their own, but […]