Do viruses have lipids or carbohydrates in them?

There are many virus species that have lipid layers on them. (for example: Influenza sp.) These layers called as Viral Envelope also contain glycoproteins. Lipid structure of viral envelope is mainly gathered from host membrane. read more

There are many virus species that have lipid layers on them. (for example: Influenza sp.) These layers called as Viral Envelope also contain glycoproteins. Lipid structure of viral envelope is mainly gathered from host membrane. Glycoproteins are synthesized in the host by the genetic information of the viral DNA. read more

Attachment of the virus to the host cell (the first step in the viral life cycle) requires binding of complementary molecules on the virus and host cell. read more

The 4 main macromolecules in cells made largely from C, O, H, and N are Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids. For each of these 4 macromolecules, I would like you to know: 1. What the monomer (basic building block) is 2. What types of polymers result 3. What the functions of each macromolecule are in cells. read more