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the virus that infects bacteria is bacteriophage
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoSpecifically bacteria infecting viruses are known as bacteriophages.
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Why most viruses that infect bacteria have tails whereas most viruses that infect animals and plants do not?
they have tails so they can penetrate through the cell walls of bacteria
What types of organisms does bacteriophage attack?
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect the cells of bacteria. For this reason they are commonly used as alternatives for antibiotics in some countries.
What is a difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are nit?
Part of the definition of a living thing is that it can reproduce itself, which a virus can't do. Bacteria reproduce like any other cellular organism: by cellular division. Viruses, however, can not reproduce themselves. Instead, they infect other cells and force those to make more viruses.
What are the bacteria and viruses that can make you sick called?
They are called pathogens.
Viruses frequently infect bacteria and insert new genes into the genetic material of the bacteria When these infected bacteria reproduce asexually which genes would most likely be passed on?
Both the original and the new genes
What are the viruses the infect bacteria called?
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.
Viruses that infect bacteria are called?
the virus that infects bacteria is bacteriophage
When viruses infect bacteria what is it called?
A bacteriophage
Viruses that infect bacteria are?
Bacteriophages
Are bacteria spread the same way as viruses?
Yes. Virus do infect bacteria. They are called bacteriophages. (bacteria eaters)
Why most viruses that infect bacteria have tails whereas most viruses that infect animals and plants do not?
they have tails so they can penetrate through the cell walls of bacteria
Do viruses only infect only animals?
No, they dont, they can infect plants and bacteria too.
True or false bacteriophages are viruses that parasitize bacteria?
I wouldn't call bacteriophages parasites, but yes they are viruses which infect bacteria.
How bacteria and viruses are alike?
Both viruses and bacteria can cause diseases, reproduce, infect something, contain genetic material, and are single celled.
Are viruses general or specific to the cells that they infect?
viruses are specific to the cells they infect called host cells
How can viruses be helpful?
Viruses that are harmless to humans can be used to infect bacteria or other pests eg rabbits
What shape are viruses that attack bacteria?
A virus that attacks bacteria is called a "Bacteriophage"
