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A cell invaded by a virus is known as the 'host cell', as it 'hosted' the virus with shelter and food.

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A virus uses a cell's internal mechanisms, such as protein synthesis, in order to replicate. These systems can only be accessed inside the cell.

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What is a virus called outside a host cell?

virus can't live outside host cell


The cell or organism which a virus depends is called?

This is the host (organism) and the cell is called the host cell.


The cell a virus lives on or in is called?

A virus will replicate within a host cell.


What are Viruses that immediately take over a cell's functions called?

A virus the immediately takes over a cell's functions is an active virus. An active virus causes the host cell to make new viruses, destroying the host cell.


What is it called when a virus attached to host cell injects its nucleic acid into the host cell then makes more viruses?

Attachment, or adsorption, occurs between the virus and the host cell membrane. A hole forms in the cell membrane, then the virus particle or its genetic contents are released into the host cell, where viral reproduction may begin.


What do you call a cell that has been infected with a virus?

It is called a host cell. The virus attaches to the cell and injects its DNA into the cell. The virus's DNA overruns the "instructions" that the cell has and "tells" the cell to make copies of the virus using the DNA. Then the cell makes so many copies of the virus, that it explodes. The new viruses then go on to attach to other cells.


What is the cell that a virus infects?

Host Cell


What is the cell in which a virus reproduces?

This is called a host cell. In the beginning, a virus will attach itself to the host cell and release its genetic material into it. This genetic material interferes with the host cell's enzymes which cause them to form parts in which will create a new virus.


How do you describe an active virus?

The virus attaches to the host cell, it takes over the functions of the host cell, and it eventually destroys it. If there was no host cell, the virus would die.


Cell in which a virus multiplies it self?

A virus replicates inside a host cell. For example 'Bacteriophase'


What stage is it when a virus enters a host cell?

The virus enters the host cell in the penetration phase.


Does the host cell usually benefit from having a virus?

The host cell does not benefit from having a virus. The virus usually kills it.