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Yes. Since they can not reproduce and metabolize on their own but require a host to do so they are obligated to be parasitical on living organisms.
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What are the differences between a virus and a parasite?
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. A virus is a form of parasite.
Is the FBI a bacteria virus or a parasite?
The FBI is a computer virus. You will need help if your computer is infected.
What is an organism called that feeds off another organism?
If you count bacteria and viruses, a virus tends to feed off bacteria.
Do virus live only inside the cell of another organism yes or no?
Yes virus cannot survive on the atmosphere beside living in host. It is a kind a neutral parasite which acts like a non living but works on the living cell
Are parasites asexually or sexually?
A parasite can produce asexually or sexually. The reproduction of the parasite depends on the type of parasite. The malarial parasite is a sexual and asexual reproducing parasite. A tapeworm buds to reproduce, making it an asexual parasite. A flea is a sexually producing parasite.
What is a bacteria that causes a disease called?
A virus or a parasite.
Is a virus a parasite Why?
A virus is considered a parasite because it attaches to a cell and kills it.
What are the differences between a virus and a parasite?
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. A virus is a form of parasite.
Is a wart a parasite?
A wart is a virus.
Is Strongyloides a bacteria toxin virus parasite?
This is a parasite, the human pin worm.
Is the Ebola virus caused by a parasite?
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Does a parasite give humans chickenpox or malaria?
Chickenpox is caused by a virus, and malaria is caused by a parasite.
How are viruses similar to parasites?
Viruses are similar to parasites because both require a host to survive and both destroy the cells in which they multiply (cause harm to the host).
Why do biologist hypothesize that cell evolved before virus?
A virus is a parasite, that can only live on cells.
Is the FBI a bacteria virus or a parasite?
The FBI is a computer virus. You will need help if your computer is infected.
Is typhoid fever caused by bacteria virus or parasite?
Bacteria Virus
What is a parasite bacteria or virus?
Bacteria. A virus is a non-living thing. Bacteria is a living thing.
