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What is smaller than cell from the living things?
Viruses are, but they are not considered the unit of life because they cannot survive on their own as they require a host.
Are prions eukaryotic?
Depends on your definition of life. Prions are self replicating (though only in the right conditions. ie inside a host), which is the basic requirement for a living organism. In theory life could have arisen through a similar self replicating molecule.
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
four difference between virus and bacteria?
Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.
Why don't viruses and prions qualify as organisms?
Both are missing some key characteristics of life - prions more so than viruses. The most prominent feature that is missing is the ability to reproduce without a host. Viruses can't reproduce without a host cell and prions can't propagate without a normal protein that is transformed into a prion.
What is smaller than cell from the living things?
Viruses are, but they are not considered the unit of life because they cannot survive on their own as they require a host.
Why are cells considered to be the basic units of life?
Basically all living organism must have at least one cell to survive and to carry out its function.Organism like virus, viriods or prions are not considered as living organism as they can't carry out its function outside the host cell.
Are parasite Eukaryote?
Paracytes need not necessarily be eukaryotic, although there are many eukaryotic parasites known. By definition, a parasite is an organism that requires a host in order to survive. A common (and famous!) example that fits this description is viruses. They are not eukaryotes. They require a host in order to survive and propagate
Are prions eukaryotic?
Depends on your definition of life. Prions are self replicating (though only in the right conditions. ie inside a host), which is the basic requirement for a living organism. In theory life could have arisen through a similar self replicating molecule.
what words have vive in them?
survive and revive
What does a virus have to be inside to survive?
host
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
four difference between virus and bacteria?
Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.
Do prions contain DNA or RNA?
Prions are an infectious particle made of protein. They do not contain DNA or RNA.
Can you kill prions by sterilization?
No, cooking does not destroy or disable prions. If you were able to cook a meat that contains prions to the point where the prions were disabled, the meat would be rendered inedible.You can use chemicals mixed with heat to destroy prions, but that's not a process you would want to subject your food to.
