Topic 5.1.13 min read
5.1.1 History and Discovery of Virus
Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was associated with infectious diseases which have unknown cause. In simple words: The term virus was originally used for any infectious disease with an unknown cause.
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5.1.1 History and Discovery of Virus
What is it?
Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was associated with infectious diseases which have unknown cause. In simple words: The term virus was originally used for any infectious disease with an unknown cause.
In simple words
5.1.1 History and Discovery of Virus is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was associated with infectious diseases which have unknown cause. In simple words: The term virus was originally used for any infectious disease with an unknown cause.
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Understanding 5.1.1 History and Discovery of Virus helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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Quick revision
- Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was
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Exam Focus
Important points
- Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 5.1.1 History and Discovery of Virus without a clear definition.
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Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was
Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was associated with infectious diseases whi
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- Virus: The word virus is derived from a Latin word "venom" meaning 'poison'. In the past, the term virus was associated with infectious diseases whi
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