Genes, Viral
| Definition: |
The hereditary material of viruses, consisting in all DNA and some RNA viruses of a single molecule of nucleic acid, and in some RNA viruses of several separate pieces of RNA. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific virus /genet (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
DNA, Viral (1966-1977),RNA, Viral (1966-1977) |
Genes, Viral Categories.
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Genome, Viral - The complete gene complement contained in a DNA or RNA molecule in a virus. |
Genes, Viral Definitions and Terms
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