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Can a virus independently reproduce

Updated: 8/19/2019
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not that i know of.

but im only a physics student :)

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Why do virus do not fit into your concept of cell?

a virus has no metabolism.a virus cannot reproduce independently, it must infect a cell.a virus is much smaller than a cell.


What process do viruses reproduce?

A virus cannot reinvent itself without the help of a 'hosts' living cell. Once the virus invades the living cell it takes over the mechanism of reproduction using the cells enzymes and other chemical to reproduce. Therefore a virus cannot reproduce independently. Once the host cell is compromised the virus is free to infect other cells in the living organism.


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Is bactera a type of virus?

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What can a virus can only reproduce in?

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What makes organisms susceptible to a virus?

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