Viruses — Structure, Replication, and Disease Mechanisms Explained | Chapter 19 of Campbell Biology
Viruses — Structure, Replication, and Disease Mechanisms Explained | Chapter 19 of Campbell Biology Welcome to Last Minute Lecture! This post explores the mysterious world of viruses, blending biology’s boundaries between living and nonliving as presented in Chapter 19 of Campbell Biology . Discover how viruses are structured, how they replicate, how they cause disease, and the unique mechanisms behind viral evolution and prions. Watch the full video summary below and subscribe for clear, chapter-by-chapter biology breakdowns! Introduction: What Are Viruses? Viruses are infectious particles that exist in a gray area between life and nonlife. They cannot reproduce or carry out metabolic processes independently and must infect host cells to replicate. Understanding viruses is critical for public health, agriculture, and modern biotechnology. Viral Structure and Classification Genome: Can be DNA or RNA, single-stranded or double-stranded, linear or circular. Capsid: ...