Genome Glossary and Acronyms
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See: cloning vector
- Virus
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A noncellular biological entity that can reproduce only within a host cell. Viruses consist of nucleic acid covered by protein; some animal viruses are also surrounded by membrane. Inside the infected cell, the virus uses the synthetic capability of the host to produce progeny virus.
See also: cloning vector
Updated 26-Apr-07
