- provirus excision
The molecular events that lead to the excision of a viral genome from the host genome.
- obsolete RNA viral genome
OBSOLETE. A viral genome composed of ribonucleic acid. This results in genome replication and expression of genetic information being inextricably linked.
- viral life cycle
A set of processes which all viruses follow to ensure survival; includes attachment and entry of the virus particle, decoding of genome information, translation of viral mRNA by host ribosomes, genome replication, and assembly and release of viral particles containing the genome.
- viral transcription
The process by which a viral genome, or part of a viral genome, is transcribed within the host cell.
- viral genome maturation
The processes involved in creating a mature, stable viral genome. Begins after genome replication with a newly synthesized nucleic acid and ends when the genome is ready to be packaged. Includes the addition of proteins to the newly synthesized genome, and DNA repair processes.