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For a virus to replicate it must insert its own DNA into a host nucleus cell. This newly infected cell finds another host cell to replicate, and a viral infection is produced.

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I wouldn't call bacteriophages parasites, but yes they are viruses which infect bacteria.


True or False. Viruses and bacteria are radically different?

True. Viruses are not considered alive and require a host cell to replicate, while bacteria are single-celled organisms capable of independent replication. Additionally, viruses contain genetic material either in the form of DNA or RNA, whereas bacteria have their genetic material in the form of DNA.


What are two reasons that viruses are considered non living?

Some argue that viruses are not living organisms because they can only replicate themselves by infecting a host cell and therefore cannot reproduce on their own. And also viruses do not metabolize on their own.


Can viruses reproduce with dead or alive cells?

Viruses cannot reproduce on their own because they lack the necessary cellular machinery. They need to infect a living host cell in order to replicate and produce more virus particles. In some cases, viruses can infect and replicate within host cells that are no longer alive, but this is not considered true reproduction.


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True or false viruses are smaller than bacterial cells?

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What true about viruses?

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What HIV viruses are able to mutate producing slightly different strains of the virus.?

true


True or False. Viruses and bacteria are radically different?

True. Viruses are not considered alive and require a host cell to replicate, while bacteria are single-celled organisms capable of independent replication. Additionally, viruses contain genetic material either in the form of DNA or RNA, whereas bacteria have their genetic material in the form of DNA.


What is true about viruses?

Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside living cells. They can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to bacteria. Viruses are responsible for a wide range of diseases, from the common cold to more severe illnesses like COVID-19.


What are two reasons that viruses are considered non living?

Some argue that viruses are not living organisms because they can only replicate themselves by infecting a host cell and therefore cannot reproduce on their own. And also viruses do not metabolize on their own.


Are HIV viruses able to mutate producing slightly different strains of the virus?

true


What must be true for science to be able to answer a question?

It must be testable for science to be able to answer a question.