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It turns the cells that infects into factories that produce more of the same virus.

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What process do viruses reproduce?

A virus cannot reinvent itself without the help of a 'hosts' living cell. Once the virus invades the living cell it takes over the mechanism of reproduction using the cells enzymes and other chemical to reproduce. Therefore a virus cannot reproduce independently. Once the host cell is compromised the virus is free to infect other cells in the living organism.


What are the weaknesses of the tobacco mosaic virus hypothesis?

Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) will not multiply unless it is brought in contact with a living cell and once it contacts the living cell it will not stop its multiplication.


Explain why a virus might exist for years and only become active once it comes into contact with a living cell?

A virus can remain dormant for years because it is not a living organism and does not have the ability to replicate on its own. Once it comes into contact with a living cell, the virus can hijack the cell's machinery to replicate itself and cause an infection. The activation of the virus is triggered by specific signals or conditions present in the host cell.


What are the strengths and weaknesses of the tobacco mosaic virus hypothesis?

Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) will not multiply unless it is brought in contact with a living cell and once it contacts the living cell it will not stop its multiplication.


Which tiny living microorganism multiplies and spreads once enters the body?

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How do viruses get into bacterial cell?

A virus has proteins on its capsid that bind to living host cell. Once the virus has attached it enters the cell or inserts DNA/RNA into the cell.


Where is the only place a foodborne virus can reproduce?

A foodborne virus can only reproduce inside the body of a living host, such as a human or animal. Once ingested, the virus can multiply in the host's cells and cause illness.


Once bacteria is in the body how does it reproduce?

I'm not sure this is also for bacteria, but when a virus enters a host, it travels to a nearby cell and attaches to it and fuses a chemical into it containing its DNA. Once inside, the DNA duplicates over and over making copies of that virus until the cell explodes releasing the new virus' and they repeat the process. You cannot kill a virus with medicine since it is not a living thing. Bacteria on the other hand is a living thing.


Why do antibodies force viruses to clamp together?

so they can eat them at once, and stop them from spreading i mean antibodies eat the virus up....


How a virus tricks a cell to enter?

They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts.


How do virus breathe?

Viruses do not breathe because they are not living organisms. They are considered particles that need a host cell to replicate and survive. Once a virus infects a host cell, it uses the cell’s machinery to replicate itself.


Is the tobacco mosaic virus a decomposer?

No, TMV can only grow in a living plant. Once the plant dies TMV can no longer multiply in it's host.