The herpes viruses infect many species of vertebrates. This series of animations illustrates the precise mechanism for entering a cell and copying itself. For advanced students.

This resource offers an outline of basic virus characteristics, including the reproductive process for viruses.

Explains in detail what the lytic and lysogenic cycles of a virus are and the stages of each cycle. Also presents a table highlighting the differences between them.

This site provides an explanation of the reproductive or copying process of viruses. Images posted provide good supporting documentation.

Explains what the lytic cycle of a virus is and the steps involved in the process.