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That would depend how strictly you defined the term cytoplasm. Cytoplasm consists of many different components, each differing in a different context. That sounds confusing so I'll give it to you in an example, the "cytoplasm" in a cell differs in content of the "cytoplasm" in the nucleus of a cell. Assuming the most general meaning (cytoskeletal filaments that make up that textbook picture of a clear jelly-like substance, which by the way is not an accurate depiction of true cytoplasm in any academic context), then viruses will generally not have any cytoplasm.
The closest they come is the herpes virus, with a outer membrane layer bounding a cluster of proteins surrounding an inner capsid layer. The cluster of proteins can be somewhat seen as a viral "cytoplasm" but I doubt many others would agree given cytoplasm's classical meaning.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo; instead of a cell membrane, viruses have what is called a capsule, which is similar to a cell membrane.
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What is a stiff layer outside a plant's cell membrane that provides support?
That is the cell wall.It is a non living organell which protects and supports the cell.
What is the different of an bacterial cells from an animal and plants cells?
bacterial cell is may be living or non living.it has not cell wall and not plasma membrane
Why are viruses non-living?
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 parts 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.
What are two things that make viruses hard to fight?
The two things are: 1. Viruses behave as living beings only inside another living cell and act as a non living thing when isolated or outside the living cell. 2. The genetic material of a virus is RNA not DNA which is gives complexity in its study.
How are viruses different from living organisms?
First Answer:Viruses are different from living organisms because:Viruses need host cells to reproduce.The do not perform cellular respiration.Viruses also need no nutrition, minerals or food. They need nothing other than a host.Second Answer:Viruses ARE living organisms.
How is the basic structure of living organisms different from that of non- living things?
Living organisms have a cell membrane containing cytoplasm. Some viruses are the exception, being made of proteins, but many types of viruses are surrounded by a lipid membrane.
Is cell membrane living or non living?
Living
Is a cell membrane living or non living?
A cell membrane is part of a cell which unless it has died is a living thing. However on its own the membrane is not "alive".
How are viruses like non living things?
Viruses are not alive. They are infectious particles. They hijack a living cell's DNA and force it to make viruses parts instead of living cell parts. The cell is made to assemble to parts and the new viruses bust out of the cell, killing it, and infect more cells.
Are viruses living or non-living things and why?
Non living 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.
What are the living and non living organelles of a cell?
There is no way to say that any part of a cell is living or non-living. Of course, each different type of cell have different parts, but mostly include a cell wall, nucleus and cell membrane.
Can non-living things reproduce?
Viruses can reproduce only inside a cell of living organisms. Viruses are sometimes considered non-living structures because they lack cells.
What cells do the cell theory apply to?
plants and animalsmulticellular organisms fungi
Characteristics of livivng and non-living viruses?
viruses are connecting link between living and non-living, as they show only one character of living biengs i.e. reproduction but that too is in inside living host cell otherwise they are consider as nonlivings
Are viruses non cellular organisms?
Viruses are non-living just like a rock is. Since they are not cells, they can not be alive. However, they can "hijack" a living cell. They have either DNA or RNA which allows this hijacking to occur. By doing this, they can make the host cell make more viruses just like them. This causes the virus to spread.
How does the lytic cycle show that viruses are not living things?
The lytic cycle involves the viruses injecting nucleic acid into the cell to make the cell "sick". The lytic cycle proves viruses are non-living because the only way the cells reproduced at the end of the cycle was because of the host cell. A virus cannot reproduce on its own (only can with a host cell) as to which any living thing could. Viruses are non-living organisms and the lytic cylce proves just that. Viruses alos contain protogramo fluids that kill the cell. These fluids are what mostly make a virus considered non-living for reasons scientists have not yet come to an understanding to. Hope this helped you!:)
What non-living thing is similar to the function of a cell membrane?
A security gate, a protective wall
