Viral Replication

Mr. Andersen discusses viral replication, focusing on rhinoviruses and their genetic diversity. He explains the lytic and lysogenic cycles, highlighting how viruses use host cells to replicate. The video also covers RNA viruses, like HIV, and their rapid mutation rates due to reverse transcriptase. The lysogenic cycle's role in altering bacterial virulence is illustrated with cholera as an example.

What is the significance of mutation rates in RNA viruses?

How do cold sores relate to the lysogenic cycle?

Discuss the impact of the lysogenic cycle on bacterial virulence.

What are the implications of cholera bacteria being infected by viruses?