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The DNA only needs to replicate if the cell is going to divide. In a dividing cell the DNA must replicate in order to provide a complete copy of the genome to each new cell.

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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 Mitochondria do in plant and animal cells?

Mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells. They are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through the process of cellular respiration. Mitochondria have their own DNA and replicate independently within the cell.


What are 2 parts of meiosis that are similar to mitosis?

The part of meiosis that is similar to mitosis is inter-phase.


What two things do cell do when plants and animals grow?

In both plants and animals, cells divide and increase in number during growth. Additionally, cells differentiate to take on specific functions and structures needed for growth and development in both plant and animal organisms.


What Characteristic does a virus have in common with a eukaryotic cells?

Both viruses and eukaryotic cells contain genetic material, either DNA or RNA, which is essential for their replication and functioning. Additionally, they can both evolve over time through mutations, allowing them to adapt to environmental changes. However, unlike eukaryotic cells, viruses lack the cellular machinery necessary for metabolism and reproduction, relying instead on host cells to replicate.

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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.


What do a virus and a prokaryotic cell have in common?

Assuming you mean prokaryotic cells... Many viruses replicate use DNA or RNA in their genetic structure. Prokaryotic cells replicate by translating their DNA into RNA and then transferring it back into DNA. Many viruses hook into this system and use the prokaryotic replication to make copies of their own DNA or RNA. Otherwise, many viruses replicate within prokaryotic cells in a parasitic relationship, using the genetic material, energy and parts of the cell to replicate their own genetic material and multiply or just to hide until they are ready to replicate.


Do vampires have cells?

Everything in existence is made up of cells, the true question is whether a vampire's cells differ widely from a human. The traditional immortal sort have cells which do not die, nor do they self-replicate. The human sort have human cells which do both.


Are plasmids found in plant or animal cells or both?

Plasmids can be found in both plant and animal cells. They are small, circular DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the cell's chromosomal DNA. Plasmids are commonly used in genetic engineering and biotechnology applications.


Are Mitochondria do in plant and animal cells?

Mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells. They are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through the process of cellular respiration. Mitochondria have their own DNA and replicate independently within the cell.


What are 2 parts of meiosis that are similar to mitosis?

The part of meiosis that is similar to mitosis is inter-phase.


What characteristic do viruses share with all living organisms?

Replicate Viruses are simple, and not cells, they attach to a cell infect it with viral RNA than disperse. They dont metbolize, use respiration, and not all living organisms move (plant cells) but they can move depending one what virus it is Viruses evolve, mutate and replicate at an alarming rates. Its to the point where you have to get newer shots more often because the virus changes or replicates so much


What two things do cell do when plants and animals grow?

In both plants and animals, cells divide and increase in number during growth. Additionally, cells differentiate to take on specific functions and structures needed for growth and development in both plant and animal organisms.


What Characteristic does a virus have in common with a eukaryotic cells?

Both viruses and eukaryotic cells contain genetic material, either DNA or RNA, which is essential for their replication and functioning. Additionally, they can both evolve over time through mutations, allowing them to adapt to environmental changes. However, unlike eukaryotic cells, viruses lack the cellular machinery necessary for metabolism and reproduction, relying instead on host cells to replicate.


What can Plant and animal cells make?

Plant cells can make their own food through photosynthesis, while animal cells rely on consuming other organisms for nutrients. Both types of cells can create energy through cellular respiration and replicate to grow and repair tissues. Additionally, plant cells can produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.


What does mitochondria and chloroplasts have both?

Both have enzymes,ribosomes,circular DNA.They can self replicate.


Are germ cells formed during mitosis or meiosis?

Answer 1It is unclear what a "germ cell" is as this is not a biological term.As the Expert Judy Olmsted notes, if "germ cell" refers to gametes, i.e. cells that will be used in sexual reproduction, then meiosis is the process used to create them.If you are asking how bacteria and protists that cause diseases replicate, this depends on the species. Almost all bacteria and a significant majority of protists replicate by mitosis. The remainder replicate through sexual conjugation. There are also some species that replicate both ways, each under a different set of conditions.If you are asking how viruses that cause diseases replicate, this is through the invasion of the nucleus of the host cell and inserting genetic information so that the cells own production apparatus (usually ribosomes and similar) creates new viruses.Answer 2Germ cells are formed during meiosis. This term is in use for sexually reproducing organisms. Therefore, there is no doubt that the germ cells are produced during meiosis.