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A virus is a non cellular particle made up of a protein coat enclosing the nucleic acid.
When a virus invades a cell, it takes over the machinery of the cell to produce new virus.
Virus may cause diseases by destroying the cell membranes of the host cells or stopping the synthesis of nucleic acids or proteins in the host.
(from Biology textbook)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA living thing is:
an organismic state characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction
Because a virus cannot do anything until it is within a cell, and does not fit those criteria, it is not considered living thing.
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∙ 12y agoA virus is a genetic element enclosed in a protien coat. it can only reproduce withina living (host) cell.
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∙ 13y agoprotein and nucleic acid
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∙ 12y agonon-living thing
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Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
A virus is not made from cells.
What is a typical virus made of?
A typical virus is made up of a core of genetic material, either RNA or DNA. It is engulfed by a protective coat referred to as a capsid which is made up of protein.
Can virus be made into crystal?
The virions (ie. virus particles outside the host cell) can be crystallized, yes.
Damaged or made sick by a virus or bacteria?
both.................... because of stuff it be on or how its used
Is a viruses a cell?
No, a virus is not a cell and is not made of cells.
Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
A virus is not made from cells.
Why did onel de guzman made the virus?
onel de guzman made "i love you virus" beacause of the " i hate you virus"..
Who is larger virus or atom?
Virus - it is made of atoms.
Where are computer virus made?
a computer virus can be made by any one who has read a book and has a computer. there are no special requirements to manufacture a virus.
Who developed the first computer virus?
Brain virus; the world's first computer virus, made in Pakistan
What is the signs of having motaba virus?
You want the pathophysiology of a made up virus? They made it up, it doesn't exist.
What is covering of virus?
virus consist of two layers: 1. its inner layer is made up of DNA. 2. whereas its outer layer or covering is made up of PROTEIN.......and such virus is known as BACTERIOPHAGE VIRUS
What are vacines made of?
Some are made of the dead virus
Who made the Surabaya virus?
Surabaya Virus W32/Drowor.worm creator unknown
Who made the computer virus known as 'Mirar'?
The creator of that virus is currently unknown.
Which pathogen is not made of cells?
A virus.
Who made the first virus?
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