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the virus needs a host cell. it invades the cell, and then makes the cell make more viruses, and then they burst out and destroy the cell that they came from, and they invade more cells, and its just one big chain.
Then it starts to destroy the T cells
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt needs a host cell(living cell) to replicate the virus's DNA
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∙ 11y agoA host, i believe
(don't trust this answer completely
because i am not sure)
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∙ 10y agoA virus doesn't really need anything to survive. It can last forever frozen. But to produce more of itself it needs a living cell.
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∙ 13y agoA host cell.
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∙ 11y agoA host.
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Can a virus survive a human gastrointestinal tract?
Yes, because a virus can survive anywhere.
Does a virus need living space?
No. A virus needs only a host body to survive. This is the reason many scientists can't decide whether or not a virus should be considered 'alive.'
What do mushrooms need in order to survive?
I don't know much about mushrooms but I know that in order to survive, they need to be living in a cold, wet area that doesn't get a lot of sun.
State and explain one reason why you need alternative or different sources of energy?
we need different sources of energy in order to survive for example without chemical energy we can't have food and in order to survive we need food.
Why would it not be advantageous for a virus to kill its host?
virus is obligate patogen it only can reproduce by killing the host cells.
What does tobacco mosaic virus need to survive?
lots of love and attention
Why does scientist that think virus is not alive think that?
Viruses aren't alive because they cannot survive on their own. They need to mesh with another cell in order to function.
Which part of the body must the influenza-B virus reach in order to survive?
nose
Can HIV virus survive in hot water?
HIV virus can not survive in hot water.
Can a virus survive a human gastrointestinal tract?
Yes, because a virus can survive anywhere.
What do snakes need to survive in the wild?
Snakes need water, food and air in order to survive in the wild.
What livings need?
they all need the sun in order to survive.
What do cougars need in order to survive?
food
What does a grasshopper need in order to survive?
plants
Does a virus need living space?
No. A virus needs only a host body to survive. This is the reason many scientists can't decide whether or not a virus should be considered 'alive.'
Why do polar bears need food?
They need food in order to survive.
What do mountain climbers need in order to survive?
they need alot of water
