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What are some structural similarities between most viruses and what are the functions of these parts?

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The basic structure of a viruses is constituted by genetic material, which could be DNA or RNA, surrounded a protein structure called capsid. The genetic material, as in not viral life forms, carries the information necessary for the virus reproduction inside an infected cell.

Enveloped viruses: some viruses have a lipid coat with protein spikes (glucoproteins) to recognize possible hostage cells.

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