virusorganismer
Virusorganismer, often simply referred to as viruses, are microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of other organisms. They are not considered true organisms as they lack the cellular machinery to reproduce independently and do not possess cellular structures. Viruses consist of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protein coat called a capsid. Some viruses also have an outer lipid envelope derived from the host cell membrane.
The reproductive cycle of a virus involves attaching to a host cell, injecting its genetic material, and
The study of viruses is called virology. Viruses play significant roles in ecosystems and have shaped the