Viral envelope

Okay kiddo, let me explain the viral envelope to you. Imagine that viruses are tiny creatures that invade our body and make us sick. But they are not like animals or plants, they are made up of tiny cells (called virions) that are covered in a protective layer, like a coat.

This coat is called the viral envelope and it's made up of lipids, which are like the building blocks of fats. It creates a protective layer around the virions, like a bubble that surrounds them.

The viral envelope helps the virus to attach and enter our cells, like a key that unlocks the door. It also helps the virus to avoid our immune system.

But, not all viruses have an envelope, some have a hard outer shell made up of proteins.

In simple terms, the viral envelope is like a shield that protects the virus and helps it to enter our cells and cause illness.