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Life on Earth. Viruses.

Paul Andersen describes the important characteristics of viruses. He starts with a brief description of origin theories. He then describes the two characteristics of all viruses; genetic information and protein coats. He also describes how some viruses use specialized envelopes to gain entry to thei...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Andersen, Paul (Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Bozeman, MT : Bozeman Science, 2015.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Biology > Study and teaching.
Viruses.
Viruses
Biologie > Étude et enseignement.
Virus.
Biology > Study and teaching
Instructional films
Instructional films.
Films de formation.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Paul Andersen describes the important characteristics of viruses. He starts with a brief description of origin theories. He then describes the two characteristics of all viruses; genetic information and protein coats. He also describes how some viruses use specialized envelopes to gain entry to their host cells. He also explains the lytic and lysogenic reproductive cycles.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 6, 2020).
Physical Description:1 online resource (9 minutes)
Playing Time:00:08:07