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A parasite that cannot lead an independent nonparasitic existence, in contrast to facultative parasite.
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Why do viruses not cause decay?
Because they are obligate parasites
What is moraxella?
Moraxella are: - bacteria - short gram negative rods that occur in pairs - obligate parasites of mucosal surfaces
What makes rickettsias and chlamydias unique to the bacteria?
The rickettsias and chlamydias are obligate intracellular parasites.
Why viruses are considered as parasites?
They are obligate paracites.They cannot multiply without another living cell
What is the difference between obligate and facultative parasites?
An obligate parasite can only live inside a cell. This includes viruses and intracellular bacteria. A facultative parasite can live inside or outside of a cell.
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
Do Chlamydias lack the ability to independently complete growth and metabolism?
Yes, chlamydias are obligate intracellular parasites.
What are the treatments of sporozoa?
Sporozoa is a species of obligate intracellular protozoan parasites. These are the causing agent of malaria in humans and animals, transmitted by female mosquitoes.
Is there term like obligate saprophyte and facultative saprophyte?
surely.Obligate saprophytes are ordinary saprophytes .while facultative saprophytes are parasites cultured in peculiar conditions as saprophytes, for half of their life cycle
Is the rhinovirus an obligate anaerobe?
Hello! The rhinovirus, which is known to cause the common cold in humans, is not an obligate anaerobe. Viruses in general really don't mind if the host they are infecting is an anaerobe or not, and they don't have the organelles and specialised proteins and enzymes required for cellular respiration. However, viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, i.e., they have to infect a highly capable host to reproduce many copies of themselves. Hope this response helped you! 😃
What are rickettsiae?
rickettsias are obligate intracellular parasites,It is a highly pleomorphic bacteria.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
What kind of pathogenic organism live inside cells?
These are called intracellular parasites. All viruses are in this group. Obligate bacteria types include Rickettisae and Chlamydia. Also there are a few that are considered to be non-obligate:Mycobacterium and Brucella.
