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HELPER VIRUS

\hˈɛlpə vˈa͡ɪɹəs], \hˈɛlpə vˈa‍ɪɹəs], \h_ˈɛ_l_p_ə v_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\

Definitions of HELPER VIRUS

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Viruses which enable defective viruses to replicate or to form a protein coat by complementing the missing gene function of the defective (satellite) virus. Helper and satellite may be of the same or different genus.

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