Virology

  1. Viral Replication Cycles
    1. General Steps of Viral Replication
      1. Attachment
        1. Host Cell Receptors
          1. Viral Attachment Proteins
            1. Host Range Determinants
            2. Penetration and Uncoating
              1. Membrane Fusion
                1. Endocytosis
                  1. Direct Injection
                    1. Uncoating Mechanisms
                    2. Synthesis of Viral Components
                      1. Genome Replication
                        1. DNA Virus Replication
                          1. RNA Virus Replication
                            1. Reverse Transcription
                            2. Transcription of Viral Genes
                              1. Translation of Viral Proteins
                                1. Early Proteins
                                  1. Late Proteins
                                2. Assembly
                                  1. Capsid Assembly
                                    1. Genome Packaging
                                      1. Incorporation of Enzymes
                                      2. Release
                                        1. Lysis
                                          1. Budding
                                            1. Exocytosis
                                          2. The Lytic Cycle
                                            1. Steps of the Lytic Cycle
                                              1. Outcomes for Host Cell
                                              2. The Lysogenic Cycle
                                                1. Integration of Viral DNA
                                                  1. Maintenance of Latency
                                                    1. Induction and Entry into Lytic Cycle
                                                      1. Consequences for Host Cell
                                                      2. Alternative Replication Strategies
                                                        1. Persistent Infection
                                                          1. Chronic Infection
                                                            1. Latent Infection

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                                                          3. Viral Classification and Taxonomy

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                                                          5. Viral Genetics and Evolution