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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
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
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
Can leeches pass parasites to dogs?
No; leeches aren't vectors of dog true parasites but they can still infect them with other microorganisms like viruses.
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.
