Day: January 31, 2022

The Basic Facts About Viruses Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of host organisms. The simplest viruses infect bacteria, archea, and plants. Some have more than one type of genetic material; they are also known as bacteriophages. This article will discuss the basic facts about viruses, how they spread, and how they can be prevented. You may also want to read about the common cold and flu virus. A virus is a non-living entity made up of a nucleic acid core and an outer […]