Virus structure and classification

Explain the various types of viruses with examples. - Science | Shaalaa.com

🦠 Types of Viruses Viruses are classified based on genetic material, structure, and replication strategy not size or disease alone 🔬 1. Based on Genetic Material DNA Viruses → Adenovirus, Herpesvirus, Poxvirus RNA Viruses → Influenza, HIV, Coronavirus Retroviruses → HIV (RNA → DNA using reverse transcriptase) 🧬 2. Based on Capsid Structure Icosahedral → Adenovirus Helical → Influenza Complex → Bacteriophages 🧪 3. Based on Envelope Enveloped viruses → Influenza, HIV (fragile, detergent-sensit

Close-up of a virus, illustrating its structure and features in a scientific context.

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