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Why does viruses have parasites?
viruses are considered parasites (obligate parasites) because they cannot exist on their own. they need the host cell's machinery to reproduce so they cannot "survive" (technically not living) outside the cell.
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
Why can all viruses be considered parasites?
because none of them is capable of replicating itself outside the host
Are viruses or bacteria more like parasites?
Viruses
Are viruses like parasites?
No; viruses are sub-Cellular 'virons', while parasites are frequently multi-cellular organisms.
What is the mode of nutrition in viruses?
parasitic mode of nutrition
What are four difference?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
Are viruses parasitic?
Yes because all the viruses uses host cell mechanisms to reproduce and then at the end of the reproduction process it destroy the host cell.Therefore there is no non-parasitic viruses.All viruses are parasitic.
How are viruses simliar to parasites?
They both destroy the cells that they attack.
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
Why are viruses although considered to be nonliving frequently referred to as parasites?
Viruses are often referred to as parasites because they depend entirely on a host cell to replicate and carry out their life processes, similar to how parasites rely on a host for survival and reproduction. Unlike living organisms, viruses lack the cellular machinery and metabolic functions necessary for independent life, making them obligate parasites. They invade host cells, hijacking their machinery to produce new viral particles, which can lead to disease in the host. This parasitic behavior underscores their reliance on living organisms for their existence.
