Zoom in on a micrograph of virions to examine their outer protein shells and inner nucleic acid cores
Microphotography of virus particles (virions).
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.One makes music. One gives advice in Pinocchio. Which is which?
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Learn about the different kinds of volcanic eruptions.
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Science in Seconds (www.scienceinseconds.com) (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Ecological effects of light pollution.
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© MinuteEarth (A Britannica Publishing Partner)A survey of the largest known single living organisms on Earth, which includes representatives from the animal, plant, and fungal kingdoms.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The cycle of infection results in the death of the host cell and the release of many virus particles, called virions.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Knowing the difference isn't just a technical distinction—it can save lives.
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© American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Learn about carbon and how it forms the basis of life.
