Virus Attempts to Infect Cell (IMAGE)

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Virus Attempts to Infect Cell

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This figure shows two possible outcomes from a viral attempt to infect the cell. On the left, the virus binds to the bacterium, injects its genetic info, and stops because it can't recruit the needed proteins. On the right, the virus binds to the cell, injects the genetic info, recruits the proteins, and starts replicating, resulting in the cell bursting and releasing more viruses.

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Jose Sanchez-Ruiz

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