A key feature of all viral infections is the

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All viruses have a capsid, which is the protein shell that encases the viral nucleic acid. During viral infection, the capsid must be separated from the viral nucleic acid in order for the virus to replicate and spread within the host. This separation is a key feature of all viral infections. Integration of viral DNA into host DNA, disintegration of host DNA, and addition of a lipid membrane to the virus are not universal features of all viruses.

A Key Feature of All Viral Infections Is the