Question

how do viruses infect cells & reproduce?
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viral rna translated into proteins
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4 virus assembly
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Explanation:

To determine the steps of how viruses infect cells and reproduce, we analyze each image:

1. Step 1 (Image 1): The first image likely shows the virus attaching to the host cell and entering it (e.g., through endocytosis or membrane fusion). So the description is "Virus attaches to host cell and enters (e.g., endocytosis)".
2. Step 2 (Image 2): The second image shows viral DNA/RNA interacting with host DNA, likely representing the integration or replication of viral genetic material. So: "Viral genetic material (DNA/RNA) integrates or replicates using host machinery".
3. Step 3 (Image 3): The third image shows many viral components (like nucleic acids and proteins) being produced inside the host cell. So: "Host cell produces viral components (nucleic acids, proteins)".
4. Step 4 (Image 4): The fourth image labels "Viral RNA translated into proteins", so: "Viral RNA is translated into viral proteins (using host ribosomes)".
5. Step 5 (Image 5): The fifth image is labeled "Virus assembly", so: "New viruses are assembled from viral components".
6. Step 6 (Image 6): The sixth image shows new viruses exiting the host cell (e.g., lysis or budding). So: "New viruses exit the host cell (lysis or budding), infecting other cells".

Answer:

(for each step):

1. Virus attaches to host cell and enters (e.g., endocytosis)
2. Viral genetic material integrates/replicates using host machinery
3. Host cell produces viral components (nucleic acids, proteins)
4. Viral RNA is translated into viral proteins
5. New viruses are assembled from components
6. New viruses exit host cell (lysis/budding)