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DNA virus

American  

noun

  1. any virus containing DNA.

DNA virus Scientific  

  1. A virus whose genome is composed of DNA.

  2. Compare RNA virus

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

Monkeypox is a large double-stranded DNA virus, about seven times as large as the coronavirus.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022

Evaluate the possibility of the origin of Eukarya by specialization of a very large double-stranded DNA virus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 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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