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My understanding is that virusses infiltrate other cells and derive all their needs from them. Once a virus has its perfect environment (within a host cell) it is also able to replicate and the new copies either break the cell walls to find new hosts or "go along for the ride" when with host cell divides.
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Are viruses living structures based on the 7 properties of life?
Viruses are not considered living structures because they do not exhibit all the properties of life. While they can replicate and evolve, they lack the ability to carry out metabolic processes, respond to stimuli, or maintain homeostasis independently. Viruses rely on host cells to reproduce, making them dependent entities.
Can a virus carry out all the life processes?
No, viruses cannot carry out all life processes on their own as they lack cellular machinery for functions like metabolism and reproduction. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and express their genetic material.
What trait does a virus shares with other living things is the ability to?
The trait that viruses share with other living things is the ability to reproduce, but they require a host cell to do so. Viruses lack cellular structures and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own, making them dependent on host cells for replication.
Both viruses and cells are able to replicate their genetic material What is the main difference in their replication processes?
The main difference is that viruses rely on a host cell's machinery to replicate their genetic material, while cells have their own machinery to replicate their DNA. Viruses insert their genetic material into a host cell and hijack its replication machinery, whereas cells replicate their DNA through processes like DNA polymerase and cellular organelles.
Are viruses living cells?
No, they are not alive at all.
Why don't anitibiotics work on virus?
Antibiotics do not work on viruses because viruses are not cells which can take in and out or be infected by specific processes.
Are viruses living structures based on the 7 properties of life?
Viruses are not considered living structures because they do not exhibit all the properties of life. While they can replicate and evolve, they lack the ability to carry out metabolic processes, respond to stimuli, or maintain homeostasis independently. Viruses rely on host cells to reproduce, making them dependent entities.
Can a virus carry out all the life processes?
No, viruses cannot carry out all life processes on their own as they lack cellular machinery for functions like metabolism and reproduction. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and express their genetic material.
What trait does a virus shares with other living things is the ability to?
The trait that viruses share with other living things is the ability to reproduce, but they require a host cell to do so. Viruses lack cellular structures and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own, making them dependent on host cells for replication.
Both viruses and cells are able to replicate their genetic material What is the main difference in their replication processes?
The main difference is that viruses rely on a host cell's machinery to replicate their genetic material, while cells have their own machinery to replicate their DNA. Viruses insert their genetic material into a host cell and hijack its replication machinery, whereas cells replicate their DNA through processes like DNA polymerase and cellular organelles.
Are viruses living cells?
No, they are not alive at all.
Do viruses make waste?
Viruses do not produce waste because they lack metabolic processes to generate waste products. Viruses are not considered living organisms and depend on host cells to replicate and multiply.
What is a difference between bacteria and virus that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Bacteria are not dependent on a host. :)
What are the seven life processes of viruses?
Since viruses are not alive they can not have life processes.
Are viruses eukaryotes?
No, viruses are not considered to be eukaryotes. They are non-cellular entities that lack many characteristics of living cells, such as the ability to carry out metabolic processes on their own. Instead, viruses rely on host cells to replicate and survive.
Are viruses old prehistoric cells or are they highly evolved cells?
viruses dont have cells
What is the only life function that viruses share with a cell?
The only life function that a virus shares with a cell is reproduction. Both cells and viruses reproduce in some way.
