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Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They are nonliving. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These parts can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own.
They are very small and can be considered ultramicroscopic. We were not able to see them with the best light microscopes as we could bacteria (prokaryotes). We have to use an electron microscope to see them as they are that small. This was not available until recently.
Since they are "hijackers", they are like parasites.
What else can I help you with?
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
Are viruses or bacteria more like parasites?
Viruses
Are viruses like parasites?
No; viruses are sub-Cellular 'virons', while parasites are frequently multi-cellular organisms.
Why does viruses have parasites?
viruses are considered parasites (obligate parasites) because they cannot exist on their own. they need the host cell's machinery to reproduce so they cannot "survive" (technically not living) outside the cell.
What are four difference?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
How are viruses simliar to parasites?
They both destroy the cells that they attack.
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
Can parasites and virus grow in food?
no. . . Because parasites and viruses can only grow on living matters... There may be saprophytes and bacteria growing in your food. . . Even parasites and viruses can be there but can not grow. .
What are Five types of generalization?
bacteria. viruses. fungi. protozoa .(protists). parasites.
How do virus differ from bacteriafungiand parasites?
the only thing viruses have in common with them is that they move
Tapeworms fleas leeches bacteria and viruses are all examples of?
Tapeworms, fleas, leeches, and most viruses, and some bacteria all fall under the label of parasites. Parasites benefit from another organism at that organism's expense.
