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These pathogens cannot reproduce on their own and they must invade other cells to multiply?
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Which microorganisns cannot multiply on their own?
Viruses cannot reproduce on their own. They must invade and infect other cells in order to be able to reproduce.
Pathogens that invade the body are called what?
diseaes
Viral or bacterial germs that invade body cells are called?
pathogens
Which term refers to diseases causing organisms that invade the body?
Pathogens
What are viral or bacteria germs that invade body cells called?
Viruses, bacteria, and so on are called germs, infective agents, microbes, pathogens and so forth.
Which term refers to disease-causing organisms that invade the body?
name 3 organisms that invade bodies
What is the main function of the immun system?
The immune system plays an important role in the body's defence mechanisms. It destroys and eliminates the pathogens that invade our bodies.
What occurs when pathogens invade the body and what is the response of the body to the invasion?
It depends what sort of pathogen it is and what cells are infected but in general the infected cell is destroyed by lymphocytes and then engulfed by a phagocyte to get rid of what is left.
How do viruses have genetic material but they are not alive?
Viruses are not considered alive because they cannot reproduce on their own. They must invade another cell or bacteria and implant their genetic material into that organism's genome in order to replicate.
What is it called when pathogens invade the body?
Antigens: BUT that is only true if the antigens cause a harmful reaction when they invade.
Can viruses reproduce by themselves?
No. Viruses must invade a host cell and hijack its resources to replicate itself.
Can viruses can reproduce by themselves?
No. Viruses must invade a host cell and hijack its resources to replicate itself.
