Why do some viruses stay with you forever and some don’t?
Virus are non living pieces of either RNA or DNA surrounded by structural proteins . After injecting themselves into the cell they can highjack RNA transcription in place of your own RNA, effectively gaining control over your cells protein sythesis. Our own cells are used to manufacture more copi…
The Short Answer
Virus are non living pieces of either RNA or DNA surrounded by structural proteins . After injecting themselves into the cell they can highjack RNA transcription in place of your own RNA, effectively gaining control over your cells protein sythesis. Our own cells are used to manufacture more copies of the virus, and usually die in the process. Some virus are also capable of a sort of reverse translation from RNA into your DNA. What this means is that the virus is now permanently apart of that cell, and any daughter cells it may produce. Luckily your immune system tries to kill corrupted cells and can prevent some viruses from spreading further. Why viruses even exist is a very interesting question. They aren't alive, are just pieces of nucleic code and seem perfectly set up to corrupt, replicate then destroy/damage. They are the corruption of life.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Virus, cells, pieces
This explanation focuses on virus, cells, pieces and spans 146 words across 9 sentences. At 103% above the average Biology explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Virus are non living pieces of either RNA or DNA surrounded by structural proteins .” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 9 connected points.
How This Compares in Biology
Ranked #38 of 500 Biology questions by answer depth (top 8%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
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Is there a simple explanation for why some viruses stay with you forever and some don't?
Virus are non living pieces of either RNA or DNA surrounded by structural proteins . After injecting themselves into the cell they can highjack RNA transcription in place of your own RNA, effectively gaining control over your cells protein sythesis….
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 146 words, ranked #38 of 500 Biology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are virus, cells, pieces.
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