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What would happen to a virus that never came in contact with a living cell-?
Since a virus can only replicate on a living cell, host cell, it wouldn't be able to reproduce.
Why is HIV not considered living?
HIV is a virus, and since viruses require another organism to carry out the functions that would classify it as a living organism, it's considered "dead," that is until it finds a host.
What is a living thing that a virus or parasite lives on or in organism with no nucleus?
A virus or parasite that lives within an organism lacking a nucleus could infect a prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterium. In this case, the virus or parasite would utilize the host's cellular machinery to replicate and survive without the presence of a nucleus.
What is any living things called?
Any living thing would be an organism- i hoped that helped you!
What is a micro-organism virus?
A virus is a very small creature and can not be seen by the naked eye. They can only be seen with the aid of a microscope. Their size is so small that their size can only be measured in micro-meters. The organism which is so small and is measured in micros are known as micro organisms 2. Some purists would have that since a virus does not contain organs, it is not an organism. It certainly does not enjoy an independent life.
What would the result be if a drug that blocks the action of polymerase was introduced into a virus-infected organism?
If a drug blocks the action of polymerase in a virus-infected organism, it would inhibit the virus's ability to replicate its genetic material, thus preventing the virus from making copies of itself. This would likely slow down or stop the spread of the virus within the organism, potentially helping the organism's immune system to control the infection.
What would happen if there is no genetic similarity in living organism?
If you mean that an organism has no genetic similarly to any other living organism, then you have a new species.
Can some small organism like a virus or germ living on the outside of a spacecraft live on a trip through the atmosphere?
They would most likely get burned up, unless they are shielded by something.
How long do zombies live?
Zombies themselves are not living. however, they are often reanimated by a virus, which is living, so it eventually REdies. You may be tempted to argue that a virus isn't a living thing, and you may be right, seeing how it doesnt reproduce by itself. Because a virus need living cells to reproduce, and zombies aren't living, the virus would eventually die out, thus de-animating the zombie. So the question becomes: how long do zombie-making viruses live? According to Max Brooks' Zombie survival guide, it takes about 3 to 5 years for the reanimated corpse to "die".
What are an organism's characteristics?
The characteristics of a living organism would be that it can grow, reproduce, is made of cells, and can adapt to the environment. All living things can do this.
What Characteristics of an organism?
The characteristics of a living organism would be that it can grow, reproduce, is made of cells, and can adapt to the environment. All living things can do this.
What are living but dead things?
Some would say a virus.
