Viral Genomics and Diversity | Chapter 11 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms
Viral Genomics and Diversity | Chapter 11 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms Welcome to Last Minute Lecture . This post summarizes Chapter 11 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms , which explores the astonishing variety of viral genomes and the mechanisms that drive virus replication and evolution. You'll also learn about subviral agents like viroids and prions , which challenge traditional definitions of life. 🎥 Watch the full podcast summary here: This chapter is essential for understanding virus biology, classification systems like the Baltimore scheme, and the broader impact of noncellular infectious agents. Viral Genomes and Classification Viral genomes: DNA or RNA; ss or ds; linear or circular Plus-strand RNA = same polarity as mRNA Baltimore classification sorts viruses by genome type and mRNA production (7 classes) RNA viruses need RNA replicase (carried or encoded) ICTV classification: host range, structure, replication, phylogeny No universa...