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Viruses are made up of proteins (capsid) and genetic material. Virus surface protein interact with its host cell receptors for the entry (1st step in infection). Viral particle can infect the host by inserting their genetic material in to the host genome. Host synthetic machinery produce viral proteins.
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What are the Proteins released from plasma cells to fight infection called?
The proteins released from plasma cells to fight infection are called antibodies. Antibodies are specific proteins that identify and neutralize pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, helping the immune system to eliminate the infection.
Do viruses produce proteins?
Viruses hijack the cell and use the cell's machinery to produce proteins.
How does protein help the body fight infection?
Proteins help the body fight infection by producing antibodies that target and neutralize harmful pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses. Additionally, proteins play a key role in supporting the immune system's overall function and response to infections.
Do viruses produce cellular proteins?
Viruses do produce cellular proteins that are necessary for viral synthesis.
The cycle of infection in which more viruses are produced?
The cycle of infection
Can you get an infection from sperm?
No. Sperm are not pathogens. Sperm are not viruses or bacteria. Sperm cannot reproduce themselves or hijack living cells in order to transcript its DNA or cause proteins to be produced.
Do viruses have silica?
No. Viruses are composed of nucleic acids, proteins, and sometimes lipids.
Interferons are a body cell's defense against?
Interferons are a body cell's defense against viral infections. They are proteins released by cells in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses. Interferons help to inhibit the spread of viruses to neighboring cells and activate the immune system to fight off the infection.
What does c5h12 stand for?
the surface proteins on viruses
What is responsible for the specificity of viruses?
Viruses have proteins in their capsid which match proteins in the membrane of their preferred host. This produces the ability to "dock" and then enter the host cell.
Are there any organic compounds in viruses?
yes, viruses contain proteins and nucleic acid.
How do interferons provide a defense against viruses?
When a cell is infected with virus it sends out an interferon to warn other cells around it to stop transcription and translation and to produce antiviral proteins
