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Retroviruses reverse the central dogma of Biology, which states that DNA is transcribed into RNA. Through an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, retroviruses have RNA as their genetic material, and this RNA is transcribed into DNA-- this is what i got for the same question (my bio homework hope its right)
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∙ 14y agoThey do reproduce but a virus can't reproduce outside of a host cell
so the only thing in common really is that the virus needs a cell to reproduce
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∙ 13y agothey both can cause illness and can problably cause death.
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∙ 10y agoMost of these are parasites.
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What is the difference between germs and pathogens?
All germs are pathogens but all pathogens is not germs.
What the most common pathogens?
There many common pathogens. They all are disease causing. Path- means disease + -ogen meaning causing. The list is very long but here you will find many http://www.dnafrequencies.com/dp/human.shtml
Can pathogens be fatal?
it all depends on what type of pathogens they are.
What are bacteria and viruses common types of?
Microorganisms. Some can be pathogens.
What are the 6 common Gram-positive human pathogens?
it is ur moma
Do animals become ill?
Yes, animals can and do become ill from a variety of pathogens. Common pathogens of animals include bacteria, viruses and parasites; less common pathogens include fungi and prions. Animals are also susceptible to congenital malformations, degenerative and auto-immune diseases, cancer and trauma.
What is the most common portal of entry for pathogens?
The three most common are the skin, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract
What kills all microorganisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic?
mostly other pathogens kill pathogens
In Pathogens are agents that can cause some diseases.?
Yes, pathogens are agents capable of causing infections or some types of diseases. Pathogens are normally on our skin and any objects without causing problems. Not all pathogens succeed in their goal to find a host, but many pathogens do.
How do breathing passages help keep pathogens out of the body?
they make you sneeze or cough and when you do that all of the pathogens stay out of your body - Rudo575 pathogens get stuck in mucus or small hair.
How do breathing passages help keep pathogens out the body?
they make you sneeze or cough and when you do that all of the pathogens stay out of your body - Rudo575 pathogens get stuck in mucus or small hair.
Are All protozoa are also pathogens?
False
