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It means that a virus will only attack what its meant to. ie: If you get the flu the virus is supposed to attack your airways that is why you get a stuffy nose and a cough if it was not specific it would mean that you could catch the flu virus and get a pain in your leg.
it means that a virus can infect to its specific host only which provides it suitable environmernt to replicate. the infection needs host and virus surface interactions and also the genetic compatebility a virus which may infect a plant or animal may not infect humans due to its host specificity but when there occurs a barrier crossage b/w any two species due to mutations or genetical adaptations etc by a viral genome then the virus gets the potential to infect unusual or new hosts and results in new viral strains for eg. the case of HIV and H1N1 can be stdied for this, and this is the case of modified host specificty.
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Why are viruses hard to cultivate in the laboratory?
Viruses are hard to cultivate in the laboratory because they require living host cells to replicate. This dependency on living cells makes it challenging to maintain viruses outside of a host organism. Additionally, viruses can be very specific about the types of cells they can infect, which further complicates the cultivation process.
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 are spikes on viruses made of?
Spikes on viruses are made up of proteins that are used to attach the virus to host cells. These proteins play a critical role in allowing the virus to enter and infect host cells by binding to specific receptors on the cell membrane.
Why do viruses typically affect only one or a few species?
Viruses attack animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria. Some viruses can infect only specific kinds of cells. For instance, many viruses, such as the potato leaf-roll virus, are limited to one host species or to one type of tissue within that species. A few viruses affect a broad range of hosts. An example of this is the rabies virus. Rabies can infect humans and many other animal hosts.
Why does viruses act like a parasite and find a host cell?
Viruses need a host cell to replicate and multiply because they lack the cellular machinery for these processes. By hijacking the host cell's machinery, viruses can produce more viral particles and continue their infectious cycle. This allows viruses to thrive and spread within a host organism.
Are viruses general or specific to the cells that they infect?
viruses are specific to the cells they infect called host cells
Which of the cellular organisms are attacked by Viruses?
It depends on the virus. Viruses may have a very specific host range.
Are most viruses species specific?
Yes, the majority of viruses are very species specific. There are exceptions however, such as rabies. Most viruses will not survive for long beyond their host tissue environment.
What is the habitat of a virus?
Viruses do not have a habitat in the traditional sense, as they are not considered living organisms. They require a host cell to replicate and survive. Once inside a host, viruses can exist in various parts of the body, depending on the type of virus and its specific target cells.
Why are viruses hard to cultivate in the laboratory?
Viruses are hard to cultivate in the laboratory because they require living host cells to replicate. This dependency on living cells makes it challenging to maintain viruses outside of a host organism. Additionally, viruses can be very specific about the types of cells they can infect, which further complicates the cultivation process.
Viruses make the host cell produce new viruses which kills th host cell?
Yes, viruses hijack the host cell's machinery to replicate themselves, eventually causing the cell to burst and release new viruses. This process, known as lysis, results in the death of the host cell.
Do Most DNA viruses multiply in the host cell's cell membrane?
No, DNA viruses multiply in the host cell's nucleus, while most RNA viruses multiply in the host cell's cytoplasm
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 are spikes on viruses made of?
Spikes on viruses are made up of proteins that are used to attach the virus to host cells. These proteins play a critical role in allowing the virus to enter and infect host cells by binding to specific receptors on the cell membrane.
Why can't viruses reproduce out of they're host organism?
Picture the host as the viruses brain and heart.. Once the virus leaves the host it dies. In other words the host gives it life.
What is the cell in which a virus reproduces?
This is called a host cell. In the beginning, a virus will attach itself to the host cell and release its genetic material into it. This genetic material interferes with the host cell's enzymes which cause them to form parts in which will create a new virus.
What provides the energy for viruses?
The host
