VIRION
Enveloped, pleomorphic virion about 40nm in diameter.
GENOME
Circular ssDNA genome of 7.0 to 10.6 kb, encoding 8 to 16 ORF.
GENE EXPRESSION
The ds DNA genome is probably transcribed by host RNA polymerase.
REPLICATION
CYTOPLASMIC
- Virus attaches to host cell, and genomic DNA penetrates into the cytoplasm.
- Presumably the ssDNA is converted to dsDNA.
- Transcription of viral genes, possibly by a host RNA polymerase.
- Genome replication, possibly by rolling circle
- Assembly and release of virions.