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Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They are nonliving. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog’s coat. They are hijackers. 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 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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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoViruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They are nonliving. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. 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 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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Do all the microbes have cells?
Virus do not have cells.Other microbes have cells.
Which group of microbes have vacuoles?
Virus
Why do microbes cause HIV?
Microbes don't cause HIV. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and the causative agent is a virus.
What are three ways in which germs are transmitted?
Let us be correct and call these bacteria and/or virus or microbes. They each can be transmitted through direct contact, indirect contact or through the air. Direct contact includes touching with bare skin. Indirect contact is by leaving the microbes on a surface for someone else to pick up.
What are the main four microbes?
The four main microbes are bacteria,proatozoa,virus and fungus
Are microbes harmful?
All Microbes are not harmful. All virus are harmful. Some bacteria are harmful
Do microbes cause chickenpox?
A virus called varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
Is Mumps caused by Microbes?
Mumps is caused by a virus.
Why is it not really correct to call a virus a microbe?
It is incorrect to call a virus a microbe because a microbe is a living organism, while a virus is not. Viruses do not exhibit all the characteristics necessary to be classified as a living organism.
What are the four main bacterias?
bacteria virus fungi microbes
What are the funchions of a microscope?
To look at cells and microbes, virus's and bacteria.
What types of microbes cause smallpox?
The Variola Major Virus Microbe
