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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 not alive they cannot be a life form.
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Which form of virus was discovered first Computer Viruses or Biological Viruses?
Biological.
Is viruses a producer or consumer?
Neither - viruses do not eat. There are debates about whether viruses are a form of life, or organic structures that interact with living organisms.
Do bacteria viruses attack and destroy other viruses?
No. A virus must attack a cellular life form in order to survive.
Should viruses be considered a form of life?
Not technically. The do not fulfil all the criteria that we consider to be indicitive of life.
Are viruses are living?
yes, they are a life form. (there just a cell wall and a string of DNA =P)
What s the smallest unit of life?
Protista, such as Bacteria and Protozoa. examples include the Amoeba and Paramecium, and others. Viruses are not considered a true life form as they are l00% dependent on their host- and I believe cannot reproduce. The Protista- First Life, are aptly named.
Do viruses have cells?
No. Being that viruses are not a living organism, they are neither contain cells, nor are they a cell themselves. Viruses are merely few macromolecules (such as nucleic acid and protein) which combines to form a pathogenic particle.See the Related Link. Opinions differ on whether viruses are a form of life, or organic structures that interact with living organisms. They have been described as "organisms at the edge of life".no
What are the seven life processes of viruses?
Since viruses are not alive they can not have life processes.
What was earth's first life form?
Earths first life form may be non photosynthetic bacteria.
Do all organisms have DNA?
Yes. DNA is the fundamental blueprint for all life on Earth.That depends on your definition of Life.Are viruses alive? Some say yes and some say no. Some viruses have DNA, and some only have RNA. So if you consider viruses a form of life, then some do not have DNA. RNA virus examples are SARS and Hepatitis. If you don't consider viruses alive, then yes, all forms of life (that we know of) higher than a virus contains some form of DNA. You can find out more at the link below.
Do viruses form crystals?
Viruses can form crystals and they can survive in this form for many years. however the HIV that causes Aids cannot do this .
How do you spell viruses?
The plural form of the word "virus" is spelled "viruses."
