👉 Amplylivirus is a type of viroid that infects various types of bacteria, particularly those belonging to the family Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. It contains a small RNA genome consisting of several segments, each carrying a single gene encoding an enzyme or protein. These enzymes are responsible for catalyzing specific biochemical reactions, such as fermentation, in the host cell. Amplyliviruses have been found in a variety of contexts, including dairy production and