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Viruses use the enzymes of the host cell to complete protein synthesis and DNA replication. Why do they need to complete protein synthesis and DNA replication?
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Viruses use the enzymes of the host cell to complete protein synthesis and DNA replication. Why

do they need to complete protein synthesis and DNA replication?

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Virions are composed largely of nucleic acids and protein. In order to produce more virions, the host cell must synthesize more of these parts through NA replication and protein synthesis.
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