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no but it can make u really sick if u dont have protection
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What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
Does Bacteria have viruses?
No. It's the other way around. Certain types of viruses (bacteriophage) will target bacteria, and they use the bacteria to reproduce the virus, called the Lytic cycle: The virus DNA or RNA enters the bacteria, takes over and new viruses are produced and when they break out of the cell through the membrane they destroy the bacteria in the process.
Is a virus cell in the body a bacteriaophage?
Bacteriaophage litterally means Eater of Bacteria. Viruses don't eat bacteria, they hijack the cellular machinery to create more copies. Viruses do kill bacteria, but that is distinct from eating them.
What positive roles do bacteria play in people's lives?
They help kill off viruses.
What does chlorhexidine kill?
Bacteria and Viruses
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
Can helpful bacteria kill viruses?
yes it does
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
Why do antibodies work to kill bacteria but not viruses?
bacteria is complit cell or contain cellular material hence specific antibody riquar as compair to virus is difrance
How do antibodies work to kill bacteria but not viruses?
they engulf them
Why cant you use antibiotics to kill virus but bacteria can be killed by antibiotics?
Because bacteria and viruses are two completely different things. Antibiotics - as their name implies - will kill bacteria, but antibiotics simply have no effect on viruses.
Does bleach kill viruses?
Bleach can kill both viruses and bacteria. It can be used to disinfect surfaces but should never be used internally.
Can saliva kill bacteria?
Well there are lots of helpful, symbiotic bacteria in your saliva that help kill lots of harmful bacteria and viruses; so in a way, yes.
Will extreme cold temperatures kill viruses on surfaces?
Some viruses are sensitive to cold- most bacteria are.
Does Bacteria have viruses?
No. It's the other way around. Certain types of viruses (bacteriophage) will target bacteria, and they use the bacteria to reproduce the virus, called the Lytic cycle: The virus DNA or RNA enters the bacteria, takes over and new viruses are produced and when they break out of the cell through the membrane they destroy the bacteria in the process.
Why antibiotics wont help a viral sore throat or a common cold?
Antibiotics kill bacteria. They do not kill viruses.
