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Q: What does virus host range mean?
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What is the host range of a virus?

protein shell


Where does a virus multiplied?

Viruses can only multiply (reproduce) within a host cell. The type of host cell is dependent on the virus' host range.


Why do proteins establish the host range of a virus?

It all depends on what you mean by your question. Both the host cell and the virus have proteins that must match for the virus to enter the cell. The more these match, the greater number of species of plants and animals that will be affected.


When virus enter a lysogenic phase it mean?

the virus is integrate inti the DNA of the host cell and is latent.


Which of the cellular organisms are attacked by Viruses?

It depends on the virus. Viruses may have a very specific host range.


Can a virus have a host?

Viruses do not cause diseases in the host. Why? Well, the host is already causing the virus so it is IMPOSSIBLE for another virus to be cause in the host.


What is the first event that occurred when a virus infects the host cell?

The virus attaches to the host cells membrane.


Does a virus have cell membranes?

Enveloped viruses do have a membrane that they got from their host. All other viruses do not.


Does a virus need a crystal or a host to reproduce?

the virus needs the host to reproduce!! : )


What is a process that a virus can do in a host?

First the virus enters the host cell, then the virus' hereditary material come, then the host cells hereditary material becomes viral, then the host cell expands, and then it POPS!!!


Does the host cell usually benefit from having a virus?

The host cell does not benefit from having a virus. The virus usually kills it.


How do you describe an active virus?

The virus attaches to the host cell, it takes over the functions of the host cell, and it eventually destroys it. If there was no host cell, the virus would die.