viral replication

Viral replication is the process by which a virus makes copies of itself inside a host cell. First, the virus attaches to the cell and injects its genetic material. The infected cell then uses its own machinery to read the viral instructions and produce viral components. These components assemble into new viruses, which eventually leave the cell, often destroying it in the process. This cycle allows the virus to spread and infect new cells, continuing its life cycle. Understanding this process is crucial for developing vaccines and treatments to combat viral infections.