I tried to send this message once before, although I'm not sure to whom it
went - - One additional distinguishing characteristic of viruses that I
always include is that do not contain the genes for any part of the
translation apparatus.
Muriel Lederman lederman at vt.edu 540.231.5702 (phone)
Department of Biology 540.231.9307 (fax)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA 24061-0406