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HIV is a retrovirus as it transcribed mRNA into DNA. It invades a host cell and uses the cells machinery to copy its own genetic material. This produces multiple copies of the virus within the host cell, which then ruptures releasing the virus and the process is repeated.
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What plants use wind to reproduce?
Many plants use wind to reproduce such as angsana,shorea,cotton,lallang and lots more...
Is Ebola a bacteria fungus or bacteriaor virus?
It is not. HIV is a virus. It has a completely different make-up from a bacteria. The most important difference between a bacteria and a virus is that a virus does not have the ability to replicate on its own. It needs a host, another cell, to reproduce, unlike bacteria which can reproduce on their own.
Do seedless plants use rhizoids to reproduce seeds?
no
Which cell process do organisms use when they reproduce sexually?
Single-Celled Organisms use binary fission to reproduce.
What protists use spores to reproduce?
Fungus like protists
Why can't a person affected with HIV reproduce?
They can reproduce but in doing so there is a danger of passing the HIV virus on to the partner they are reproducing with and also passing the infection on to the children they make. Obviously it is a couples choice but many feel that the do not want to expose their partners/offspring to this risk.
Why aids is not cause by mosquito?
Because HIV needs human immune cells to reproduce and does not survive in an insect.
Can you get hiv if you got a acne problem and you use restrooms that hiv infected people use?
No.
Is HIV binary fission or conjugation?
The HIV is a virus and does not perform the bacterial reproduction of binary fission or conjugation in order to reproduce. The only way a virus reproduces is by infecting a host cell.
Is HIV easy to get from household use?
No; it would not be easy to get HIV in this manner.
Does a narcotic increase your risk of HIV?
The use of narcotics can increase your risk of HIV if their abuse affects your judgment about sexual safety. The safe, prescribed use of narcotics doesn't increase the risk of HIV.
How do mushrooms sexually reproduce?
They don't they reproduce through use of spores.
Why doesnt bacteria reproduce by mitosis?
it does use mitosis, it doesn't reproduce by meiosis.
What kind of host does a virus need to reproduce?
Viruses need any kind of cell. Some have "favorites" like white blood cells (HIV).
How did Alison Carey get HIV?
Alison Carey's HIV infection came about as a result of prostitution and drug use.
Are there any preventatives for HIV?
Use a condom.
What does fungus use there gills for?
they use there gills to reproduce
