DNA virus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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While examining the BD fungus to learn about weaknesses, they discovered a single-stranded DNA virus trapped within the genome of the fungus.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2024
However, this virus is a single-stranded DNA virus.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024
Measles is a DNA virus, and DNA viruses cause human diseases.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Unlike the rapidly mutating RNA-based coronavirus, monkeypox is a large DNA virus that is capable of correcting its genetic errors.
From New York Times • May 23, 2022
Monkeypox is a DNA virus so it does not mutate as rapidly as Covid or flu.
From BBC • May 20, 2022
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