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Why does a certain virus attach to only one type or few types of cells?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes. According to Pearson Education's book, "Each virus contains unique proteins on its outer surface. The shape of these proteins allows the virus to attach to, or lock onto, only certain host cells."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt depends upon the molecular structure of the outer cell membrane. There are two generally accepted types of outer cell membranes - gram Positive and gram Negative. Each has a different composition and structure and will allow penetration into the inner cell only to certain types of viruses that "compatible" with that type of structure.
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∙ 11y agoViruses are composed of two main parts: an outer protein covering called a capsid and an inside core of either DNA or RNA. Not both DNA and RNA. Some of these have an envelope over the capsid. The ones that do not are said to be naked. The proteins in the capsid allow the virus to attach to the "docking stations" proteins of the host cell. The naked viruses are more resistant to changes in the environment.
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∙ 12y agoStop looking up answers to mister hobbs homework ;)
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∙ 13y agoim pretty sure it does
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Why does a virus only attach to only one cell?
because it doesent have enoufgh viruss to attach to more
What is the structure of a virus cell?
The genetic material DNA, usually.Then there are retroviruses, but they have RNA genetic material, which cells use catalytically, among other uses. And bath types of viruses have protein in common with living cells.
What do human plant virus and bacteria cells have in common?
viruses do not have cells, but all the other cells have certain organelles (small organs) in common. they all have cytoplasm, a cell membrane, and they all contain DNA
What kind of organism does a bacteriophage attack?
Viruses invade all types of cells - but they are very specific. One (or more) type(s) of virus for each cell. The ones that take over bacteria are called phages ... but they are viruses. They "attack" anything with DNA.
How do some viruses trick cells into letting them in?
How do some voruses trick cells into letting them in
Does the shape of the preteins allows the virus's coat to attach to only certain cells in the host?
yes
Does the shape of the protein allows the virus coat to attach to only certain cells in the host?
yes
The shape of the proteins allows the virus's coat to attach to only certain cells in the host?
true
True or false the shape of the proteins allows the virus's coat to attach to only certain cells in the host?
True
Why will a certain virus will attach to only one or a few types of cells?
Virus attachment is dependent upon the cell surface receptor that can interact with the protein on the virus surface. The interaction is akin to a lock and a key. The key is the protein on the virus, and the lock is the cell surface receptor. A key will only get into the correct lock.
Explain why a certain virus will attach to only one or few types of cells?
Virus attachment is dependent upon the cell surface receptor that can interact with the protein on the virus surface. The interaction is akin to a lock and a key. The key is the protein on the virus, and the lock is the cell surface receptor. A key will only get into the correct lock.
Cell in which a virus multiples itself?
This is called the host cell.Viruses can multiply themselves in just about any kind of cells. It all depends on the receptors that the virus have and if they match that of certain cells. For example, the flu is a virus that affects the respiratory and digestive system, it does not however attack the skin or hormonal systems. Certain types of viruses can affect only certain species, its all about receptors.
What function do molecules on capsids perform?
They help the virus attach to host cells novanet:)
Why will a certain virus attach to only one or a few cell types?
Virus attachment is dependent upon the cell surface receptor that can interact with the protein on the virus surface. The interaction is akin to a lock and a key. The key is the protein on the virus, and the lock is the cell surface receptor. A key will only get into the correct lock.
Why can a virus enter some types of human cells and not others?
Some viruses are very specific to certain cells. The cell has proteins on it's surface and a virus will use it a docking station to be able to enter the cell. Some cells don't have that protein and the virus can not enter the cell.
What effect would antibodies have on a virus that causes the flu?
Antibodies can attach to and render a virus unable to attach to your cells to infect them. If you get a preventive vaccination, your antibodies will get to work on this project much sooner and you may feel no symptoms at all. More: Antibodies are specific to each particular virus or other pathogen, and play a key role in the immune response to invading virus infections. The antibodies are created to be the perfect shape to block the virus from being able to attach to the cells. If unable to attach to the cell, the virus can not reproduce. See related questions below for more information about the immune response to viral infections.
Some viruses have special molecules on their capsids. what function do these molecules perform?
Molecules preform a few functions. The most important function is to layer the cells.
