Table 2 Comparative genome size of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
Virus | Genome (nt) | Proteins |
|---|---|---|
Picornavirus (Polio) | 7500 | 15 |
Retrovirus (HIV) | 9700 | 15 |
Flavivirus (Dengue) | 10,700 | 10 |
Togavirus (Chikungunya) | 11,200 | 9 |
Rhabdovirus (Rabies) | 13,500 | 11 |
Paramyxovirus (Mumps) | 15,000 | 9 |
Reovirus (Rotavirus) | 18,500 | 12 |
Filovirus (Ebola) | 19,000 | 8 |
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) | 29,900 | 26 |