Learning Objective

Learning Objective

 This chapter deals with the structure, classification, characteristics and economic importance of viruses. The students will have a clear understanding on the general features of viruses, size, shape, host range, symmetry and basis for classification. The students are also introduced to know the different viruses, cultivation and identification methods. They learn about different modes of multiplication of bacterial and other viruses.

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