How are new viruses made?
Viral DNA or RNA copied by a host cell.
Viral DNA or RNA copied by viral cells.
Asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction.
New viruses are typically made through the process of viral DNA or RNA being copied by a host cell. When a virus infects a host cell, it takes control of the cellular machinery and uses it to replicate its own genetic material. This replicated viral genetic material can then be packaged into new virus particles, which are released from the host cell to infect other cells.
In some cases, viruses can also replicate by viral cells copying their own genetic material. These viral cells are often referred to as bacteriophages and can infect and replicate within bacteria.
It's important to note that while viruses can replicate and spread, they do not undergo asexual or sexual reproduction like cellular organisms do. They rely on host cells or viral cells to replicate their genetic material.