Animal Viral Replication Summary

A collection of flashcards summarizing the key steps and processes involved in animal viral replication.

Recognition and Attachment to Host

The initial step in viral replication where the virus identifies and attaches to a suitable host cell.

Entry

The process through which a virus enters a host cell, which can occur through direct penetration, membrane fusion, or endocytosis.

Assembly of New Virions

The stage in viral replication where new viral particles are formed, typically in the nucleus for DNA viruses and in the cytoplasm for RNA viruses.

Uncoating

The process of removing the viral envelope and capsid to release the viral genome into the host cell.

Synthesis of Viral Genome and Viral Proteins

The phase where the host cell's machinery is used to create viral genetic material and proteins necessary for new virions.

Release of New Virions

The final step of viral replication where new virions are released from the host cell, which can occur through lysis, budding, or exocytosis.

Lysis

A method of viral release where the host cell breaks open to release new viruses.

Budding

A release method where new virions acquire their envelopes from the host cell membrane as they exit.

Exocytosis

The process of releasing new virions from the host cell via vesicle transport to the cell membrane.