Biology Dictionary

  • Viral

    Viral

    Pertaining to or caused by a virus; describes anything related to or caused by viruses.

  • Viroid

    Viroid

    A small infectious agent composed solely of a short strand of circular RNA, capable of causing plant diseases.

  • Viroids

    Viroids

    Infectious agents made of RNA that lack a protein coat and can cause diseases in plants.

  • Virology

    Virology

    The branch of science that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

  • Virulent phage

    Virulent phage

    A bacteriophage (virus that infects bacteria) that causes the death of the host bacterium by lysis.

  • Virus

    Virus

    An infectious agent made up of genetic material (either RNA or DNA) encased in a protein coat, incapable of independent…

  • Virusoid

    Virusoid

    A subviral particle composed of circular RNA that depends on the helper virus for replication.

  • Vertebrates

    Vertebrates

    Animals that have a vertebral column or spine, including all mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

  • Vesicle

    Vesicle

    A small structure within or outside a cell, typically consisting of liquid or cytoplasm enclosed by a lipid bilayer membrane.

  • Vesicular

    Vesicular

    Relating to vesicles or small cavities, particularly in the context of cellular structures or tissue.