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Nope - they can reproduce all by themselves - by dividing.
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How do virues reproduce?
A virus needs a host cell to reproduce, so it enters a host cell(living cell e.g bacteria) and releases genatic materials which enslave the the cell and reproduce.
Do viruses only reproduce inside living things?
A Virus must invade a host cell in order to reproduce. What people commonly mix up with them is bacteria which has no need to
Which of the following is inaccurate in relation to viruses they have nuclei acid core they feature a capsid they seek out a specific host they reproduce independently?
they reproduce independentlyThis is a false statement as viruses need a host cell and it's replicative machinery to reproduce their genetic material.
What difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Bacteria are made of cells. --- APEX
What requires a host cell to reproduce?
yes a virus need host cell to repriduce becouse it lack enzyme system
Why do bacteria grow on gelatin in a peri dish and viruses cannot grow in this manner?
Because viruses are considered nonliving and they need a host to reproduce, therfore they cannot live on their own. Now bacteria can reproduce asexually, so they can get bigger and do not need a host..
What can grow and reproduce without a live host?
It is bacteria that can grow and reproduce without a live host
What difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to.
Does a virus need a crystal or a host to reproduce?
the virus needs the host to reproduce!! : )
How do virues reproduce?
A virus needs a host cell to reproduce, so it enters a host cell(living cell e.g bacteria) and releases genatic materials which enslave the the cell and reproduce.
Why are bacteria living orginisms?
Bacteria are living organisms, because they can reproduce on their own without needing a host.
Why do microbes need a host?
To reproduce
Which is the difference between bacteria and viruses that shows the bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Only Bacteria can reproduce outside of a host.. Bacteria are made of cells
What are the differences between viruses and bacteria?
Bacteria: Bacteria can be killed by antibiotics. Bacteria is larger. Bacteria can reproduce from the life cycle. Viruses: Viruses cant be killed by antibiotics. Viruses are smaller than bacteria. Viruses cant reproduce without help from a host cell or organism.
Can a bacteria live without its host?
It depends on the kind of Bacteria you are talking about. Most do not depend on a host and live on their own. Some, such as E. coli can live outside a host at least for some time. A few are entirely dependent on a host.
Does bacteria reproduce by penetrating and taking control of a host cell to manufacture duplicates of themselves?
yes
What structure differentiates from a bacteria?
In terms of what ? I u are asking about bacteria in terms of viruses Bacteria are living and can reproduce themselves While viruses are ghosts they can only live inside a host and also can reproduce inside it Hope i answered u
