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10 why are viruses called obligate intracellular parasites?
They are called obligate intracellular parasites because they must use a host cell's amino acids to synthesize proteins, metabolic enzymes and pathways to obtain energy, ribosomes to synthesize proteins, and nucleotides for transcription and replication. In other words, they need to use just about everything from a host cell in order to survive.
How does the skin protect you and what does it protect you against?
Skin protects the inside of the body from bacteria. If it weren't for skin, we would get infections way too easily and certainly would not be able to survive. Not only just bacteria, but from viruses, parasites, and fungi too. A substance called melanin protects your skin from burns.
Are bacteria larger than viruses?
no bacteria is larger than viruses
Infer how some viruses might can be helpful?
viruses can be helpful because, some viruses can be used for cures. for example, USA. researcher suggest that adeno-associated viruses type 2 can Promises to be a breakthrough in cancer therapy
What is the name of person who studies viruses?
a virologist studies viruses
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
Are viruses or bacteria more like parasites?
Viruses
Are viruses like parasites?
No; viruses are sub-Cellular 'virons', while parasites are frequently multi-cellular organisms.
What are four difference?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
How are viruses simliar to parasites?
They both destroy the cells that they attack.
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
Can parasites and virus grow in food?
no. . . Because parasites and viruses can only grow on living matters... There may be saprophytes and bacteria growing in your food. . . Even parasites and viruses can be there but can not grow. .
What are Five types of generalization?
bacteria. viruses. fungi. protozoa .(protists). parasites.
How do virus differ from bacteriafungiand parasites?
the only thing viruses have in common with them is that they move
Can leeches pass parasites to dogs?
No; leeches aren't vectors of dog true parasites but they can still infect them with other microorganisms like viruses.
Tapeworms fleas leeches bacteria and viruses are all examples of?
Tapeworms, fleas, leeches, and most viruses, and some bacteria all fall under the label of parasites. Parasites benefit from another organism at that organism's expense.
