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Viruses can adapt to a living organism, but when not evolve. It can change the way it reacts which organisms over time, but not even in a million years, it will change into something else by evolving.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo, they only adapt. A virus wont end up becoming a worm/slug/bug... in a million years, it will remain a virus.
It is adaptation, NOT evolution.
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Why do scientist think viruses are alive?
Maybe because they divide & multiply, adapt/evolve, need a host(not sure about this part), etc.
Is adapt and evolve the same thing?
no adapt is getting used to an environment evolve is what Pokemon do.
Does everything evolve?
Creatures evolve to adapt to their environment so if they are well adapt they have no reason to evolve. An example of this is the crocodile that has not changed for thousands of years.
Can fire adapt or evolve?
Yes, fires can adapt to their environment.
How are viruses good for humans?
the viruses help the immune system adapt and get stronger
Do viruses evolve?
Yes, viruses evolve over time. They will usually mutate into a stronger virus. When viruses face something new that could stop them, they usually mutate.
Viruses that evolve in a geographically isolated area and are pathogenic to humans are called?
Emerging viruses
How do viruses reproduce rapidly?
Because of their ability to undergo _____, viruses can rapidly evolve.
What determine whether species evolve or die?
Ability to adapt.
Is it possible to evolve rapidly?
Very possible. Microorganisms and viruses do it seasonally.
Because of their ability to undergo viruses can rapidly evolve?
frequent mutations
Is there homeostasis in a virus?
No viruses do not have homeostasis. They have no cellular activities because they are not made of cells. Viruses do not respond or adapt to the environment. Any changes in the viruses are brought about by the host cells that make the new copies of the virus. When science says that viruses evolve, it is really the host cell that makes the changes in the virus. So the virus type accumulates these changes, but it doesn't make the changes itself.
