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It is questionable whether virus is "alive" or not. If it were alive it wouldn't have to do anything to live, it needn't food or drink. Virus is sometimes considered to be just a more complicated molecule.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe proteins in the capsid of the virus allow the virus to attach to the "docking stations" proteins of the host cell. 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 needed cell parts.
These particles 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.
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What is the difference between an organism and a virus?
An organism is living. It can survive on its own with appropriate needs, such as nutrition. A virus is not truly living or non-living. It can not live on its own, but will not die on its own either. A virus is nucleic acids encased in a protein shell. It order to live, it must enter a cell, and take it over.
Do vaccine involve in virus's?
Yes, to get rid of a virus, another virus must take its place. Fortunately the new virus is mostly harmless.
Does windows live have its own virus and spyware protection?
Windows Live OneCare has Anti-virus, firewall, spyware protection
Where do bacteria and virus live?
Everywhere
What is a virus and bacterium?
Live pathogens
Where does polio virus live?
France.
Where does the polio virus live?
France.
Can a virus live outside a cell?
No
Why do virus do not fit into your concept of cell?
a virus has no metabolism.a virus cannot reproduce independently, it must infect a cell.a virus is much smaller than a cell.
Can you get a virus on a CD?
I think you mean DVD. There is no way to load a virus onto a CD. The virus must be safely downloaded, perhaps in a zip. file and then burned onto the DVD. The victim must then install the program.
Does Windows Live Movie Maker have a virus?
no... however it may have become infected by a virus.
How long does a cold virus live in a medicine bottle?
A cold virus can typical live for a day in a medicine bottle. This virus cannot last longer than this without a host.
