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List the characteristics used to group viruses.

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1. Viral structure
2. Chemical composition
3. Similarities in genetic make up
4. Serological reactions (antibody-antigen reactions)
5. The host range of the virus (range infected) and kind of diseases caused.
6. The type of vector that transmits the virus – insects and mites

Kavungya answered the question on March 12, 2019 at 13:26

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