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VirusDNA RNA is a term that refers to the genetic material found within viruses, which can be either DNA or RNA. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they require a host cell to replicate. Their genetic material encodes the instructions for building new virus particles.
The type of nucleic acid a virus possesses, DNA or RNA, is a fundamental characteristic used in
The structure of viral nucleic acids can vary. DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded, linear or circular.
Understanding whether a virus contains DNA or RNA is crucial for developing antiviral therapies. Different replication