Viruses: Genisis and Classification
aj.boulay at utoronto.ca
Tue Jan 16 09:30:55 EST 1996
I am interested in the genisis of viruses and thier classification as a
living organism in it's pre infection form.
I understand that viruses are inert until they can combine thier DNA with
that of a living cell.
My question's are:
- are viruses still classified as viruses after infecting cells, or are
these cells simply classified as malignant?
- If infected cells are not classified as viruses, how is it that viruses
come to be? If they are inert they do not have metabolic processes or
More information about the Virology