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Can a virus make ATP

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Viruses use energy in the form of ATP to function. All living things will need ATP so as to function in a normal manner.

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No. They simply infect cells, and release viral DNA and capsid protiens. Cellular enzymes replicate viral DNA and transcribe viral DNA into viral mRNA--which use more host enzymes to make more viral proteins. New capsids and viral DNA self-assemble in the cell.

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Viruses use energy in the form of ATP to function. All living things will need ATP so as to function in a normal manner.

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No. They are not living and do not need it.

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