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Viruses need a host cell to be able to multiply. Once they get attached to the cell membrane or cell wall 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.
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Are viruses nonliving?
Viruses are generally considered nonliving because they cannot carry out essential life processes on their own, such as metabolism or reproduction. They require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
Which is a difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not-?
Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can carry out metabolic processes independently, such as reproduction and growth. Viruses, on the other hand, are not considered living because they cannot carry out these functions without a host cell. Viruses need to infect a host cell to replicate and are essentially genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.
What viruses cannot?
They can not reproduce without a host as reproductive vector. They have no metabolism and do not preform cellular functions. Viruses are genetic material enclosed in a protein capsid.
How do viruses and cellular organisms differ?
Viruses are acellular particles that require a host cell to replicate, while cellular organisms are standalone living entities. Viruses lack organelles and cannot carry out metabolic processes independently. Cellular organisms, on the other hand, have a defined cell structure with organelles and can carry out all life processes independently.
What are three things viruses cant do?
Reproduce (they make copies rather than reproducing), create waste, and (need energy? i.e. consuming foods)....wait, can you specify what virus you're talking about?
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
Do milk snakes need shots?
No snakes do not need vaccinations or injections because when they are kept in captivity they will not carry viruses or diseases.
Can waves carry viruses?
Waves coming into a beach may carry human viruses but the risk is low. Radio waves received by a radio receiver will not carry viruses that you could catch. Wireless communication used by computers should not carry viruses if the communication (radio waves) system is properly set up.
Does counter strike carry viruses?
no........................
Do viruses carry many life processes?
No
Do Tse tse flies carry viruses?
yes the most common that they carry is in a parisite that they carry. it is sleeping sickness.
Do Trojan horses carry viruses or worms?
Trojan horses can carry viruses. Trojan horses disguise themselves to e something they are not. Trojans can be spread via email.
Can a virus carry out all the life processes?
No, viruses cannot carry out all life processes on their own as they lack cellular machinery for functions like metabolism and reproduction. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and express their genetic material.
Limitations of Email?
The limitations of emails are that they may carry viruses
Do free movie websites carry viruses?
Yes ... 100%
What does downloading games do to your computer?
downloading games can carry viruses
Are viruses nonliving?
Viruses are generally considered nonliving because they cannot carry out essential life processes on their own, such as metabolism or reproduction. They require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
