(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of Biology

Viruses are biological entities that defy the traditional classification of living beings, as they do not have their own metabolism and depend on the cellular machinery to replicate. Considering the role of viruses as infectious agents, analyze the following multidisciplinary scenario: 'A new viral infection has been identified in a population of bats in an isolated cave. Researchers, besides studying the biology of the virus, are interested in understanding its potential for dissemination to predict possible risks to human health. Based on your knowledge of Biology, describe the structural characteristics that differentiate viruses from other organisms and explain how these characteristics can influence the transmission of the virus between bats and humans. In addition, propose a strategy that could be used by researchers to monitor the evolution of the virus in the bat population and predict potential mutations that may affect its pathogenicity.'