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ERIC Number: EJ415635
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Retroviruses: Gaining an Understanding.
DiSpezio, Michael A.
Science Teacher, v57 n7 p40-47 Oct 1990
Contrasted are DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and RNA retroviruses. The structure, genome, and replication of retroviruses are discussed. The discovery, structure, and action of the HIV virus are described. A list of 17 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biological Sciences, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, DNA, Epidemiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Structure, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Viruses
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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