Biology:Microvirus

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Microvirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group II (ssDNA)
Family:
Genus:
Microvirus
Type Species
  • Enterobacteria phage phiX174

Microvirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Microviridae. Enterobacteria serve as natural hosts. There are currently five species in this genus including the type species Enterobacteria phage phiX174.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: ssDNA

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Structure

Viruses in Microvirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are circular, around 6.1kb in length.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Microvirus Icosahedral T=1 Non-enveloped Circular Monopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by pilus-mediated adsorption into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by bacteria lysis. Enterobacteria serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Microvirus Enterobacteria None Pilus adsorption Lysis Cytoplasm Cytoplasm Pilus

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q18819717 entry