Viruses Variously Depend on Their Host Cell for Parts of the Viral

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Essay

Viruses variously depend on their host cell for parts of the viral replication and maturation process.Many viruses do however encode for some enzymes that facilitate certain steps or virus-specific processes for viral replication and maturation.Which cellular processes and enzymes do ALL viruses lack and must therefore ALWAYS be supplied by the host cell?

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating an asset's cost evenly over its useful life for the purpose of accounting and depreciation.

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset or liability on the balance sheet, considering any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Face Value

The nominal value printed on a financial instrument like a bond or a stock certificate, representing its legal value.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, used in discounting and investment appraisal.