Betatorquevirus

Betatorquevirus (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪtəˌtɔːrkviːrəs/) is a genus of viruses in the family Anelloviridae.

Etymology

The name Betatorquevirus is derived from the Greek word 'beta', meaning 'second', and 'torque', a Latin word meaning 'twist'. The 'virus' part of the name comes from the Latin 'virus', meaning 'poison' or 'slime'.

Description

Betatorqueviruses are non-enveloped viruses with a circular, single-stranded DNA genome. The genome is approximately 2.1-3.9 kilobases in length. The viruses are known to infect humans and other mammals.

Related Terms

Anelloviridae: The family of viruses to which Betatorquevirus belongs.
Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Non-enveloped virus: A type of virus that lacks a lipid envelope.
Single-stranded DNA: DNA in which only one strand carries genetic information.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Betatorquevirus
Wikipedia's article - Betatorquevirus

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