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Acellular particles are basically just particles that aren't made up of cells (aka non-cellular). These include viruses, prions and viroids. Because they aren't made up of cells, they aren't classified as living organisms. They are obviously neither eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

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What is acellular organism?

An acellular organism is one that lacks cells and is typically very simple in structure. These organisms, such as viruses and prions, do not have the typical organelles and structures found in cells. They also rely on host cells to replicate and carry out their biological functions.


What is a microscopic acellular agent composed of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein coat?

A virus is a microscopic acellular agent composed of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein coat. It is not considered a living organism as it cannot replicate or metabolize on its own, relying on a host cell for these functions.


What Mixtures are by comparing the sizes of particles in them?

heterogeneous


What particles are in a liquid can?

Particles that can be found in a liquid can include molecules of the liquid itself, dissolved solute particles, and sometimes suspended particles such as dust or bacteria. These particles contribute to the properties and behavior of the liquid.


Which subatomic particles in an atom are made up of even smaller subatomic particles?

Some sub-atomic particles are composite particles. These particles are made from other 'smaller' particles. Examples are the particles that can be found in an atom's nucleus: protons and neutrons. Both these particles consist of 3 quarks. Elementary particles are particles that, at least to present knowledge, are not made from other particles. They are thus the fundamental building blocks from which everything is made, they are not made of anything, they just are. Examples are the electron and the photon.

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What does the medical abbreviation Tdap mean?

Tdap is an abbreviation for an immunization; it means tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis.Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular PertussisTetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis


Is epithelial usually acellular?

No ,it is not .


Why viruses are acellular?

They are not alive and therefore have no cells.


What is the difference between whole cell pertussis and acellular pertussis?

There was no statistical difference in mouse protective potency between these acellular or whole cell pertussis vaccines. 2. There were no differences in chemical ingredients between acellular and whole cell pertussis vaccines except for protein nitrogen content. The protein nitrogen content of whole cell vaccine was at least three times higher than that of the acellular product. 3. Anti-PT antibody productivity of the acellular vaccine was higher than that of the whole cell vaccine. 4. Anti-agglutinogen antibody productivity of the whole cell vaccine was higher than that of the acellular vaccine. 5. There was no pyrogenic activity with the acellular vaccine, but high pyrogenicity was seen with whole cell vaccine. 6. There was high body-weight decreasing toxicity in mice and guinea pigs by the whole cell vaccine. 7. The mice died when they received whole cell pertussis vaccine iv, but no deaths occurred in the mice which received acellular pertussis vaccine.


What is an antonym for cell?

noncellular, acellular


What type of cell are viruses?

None. Viruses are acellular. Many biologists do not consider viruses to be living things in part because they are acellular. Look at any phylogeny (tree of life). Viruses are not on them.


Generally are single-celled organisms?

acellular rather than unicellular.


What are characteristics of viruses?

viruses are obligate intracellular entities and are considered to be acellular


What is the tern used to describe the nucleus lacking the nuclear membrane?

Acellular, also known as anucleate. Acellular refers to cells that lack a nucleus, while anucleate specifically means without a nucleus.


What is the single structure with many nuclei produced by an acellular slime mold is what?

plasmodia


What is the term for a living thing that consists of only one cell?

The term is unicellular or acellular


What structure of an acellular slime mold is simlar to the colony of cellular slime molds?

nipples