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Capsomeres are protein subunits that make up the capsid, which is the protein coat surrounding a virus. They help in the assembly of the capsid structure and protect the genetic material of the virus. Capsomeres also aid in the attachment of the virus to host cells during infection.

Reproduce (they make copies rather than reproducing), create waste, and (need energy? i.e. consuming foods)....

wait, can you specify what virus you're talking about?

Viruses are not cells and are not made of cells: they are small entities that reproduce inside of cells.

Viruses have many different shapes and forms. They tend to resemble spirals, spheres, and various types of three-dimensional polygons.
The internal structure of a virus is a strand of RNA surrounded by a protein shell.

Viruses can enter the body through various routes such as inhalation, ingestion, or through breaks in the skin. They can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, contaminated food or water, or through direct contact with infected individuals. Once inside the body, viruses invade host cells and replicate, leading to infection.

Most people use "viruses", but if you wanted to be really proper about it, you could treat it as the original Latin word and use "virii" (pronounced like "vye-rye", both syllables rhyme with "eye").

1. Attachment: The virus attaches to the surface of the host cell.
2. Entry: The virus enters the cell, either by direct fusion with the host cell membrane or by endocytosis.
3. Replication: The virus releases its genetic material and hijacks the cellular machinery to replicate itself.
4. Assembly and Release: New virus particles are assembled and released from the cell to infect other cells.

The genus name for Streptobacillus is Streptobacillus. Streptobacillus is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that are typically rod-shaped and form chains.

Viruses replicate by hijacking host cells and using their machinery to make copies of themselves. Once inside a host cell, the virus releases its genetic material, which then directs the host cell to produce viral proteins and assemble new viral particles. These new virus particles can then infect other cells and continue the replication cycle.

Lister's work on antiseptic techniques, which reduced infection rates during surgeries, and Koch's identification of specific disease-causing microorganisms provided experimental evidence to support Pasteur's germ theory of disease. These discoveries demonstrated the role of microbes in causing infections and helped validate Pasteur's idea that microorganisms were responsible for the spread of diseases.

Meristem tissues are virus free because they have a high rate of cell division and low metabolic activity, making them less susceptible to viral infections. Additionally, meristems often lack open plasmodesmata connections that viruses typically use to spread between plant cells. Lastly, meristem cultures are often treated with antiviral agents or heat therapy to eliminate any existing viruses.

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True. The envelope of a virus helps it enter the host cell by fusing with the cell membrane. The virus DNA can be found enclosed within this envelope, along with other viral proteins necessary for infection and replication.

Scientists believe there are many types of viruses due to their high mutation rates, ability to adapt to different environments, and diverse host range. This variability allows viruses to infect various organisms and evolve rapidly, leading to the emergence of new virus strains and types.

The first virus to exist is impossible to say. Microscopic life was not discovered until the invention of the microscope. Bacteria were discovered first because they are bigger than 400 nm (nanometres) in size. Viruses are far simpler and are usually between 20 and 250nm in size.

The first real work on viruses was done by Heinz Fraenkel-Conat in 1910 with his work on TMV (tobacco mosaic virus). This is one of the simplest viruses there is and the most studied.

Viruses are not considered to be living organisms by some biologists because ALL exist in a parasytic form (none fee living) and all rely on their host for reproduction. Others believe they are living organisms because they have an existence of their own separate to the host and are subject to natural selection. One hypothesis is that they are rouge pieces of DNA.

Viruses are too small to exist in the fossil record although there is evidence of their existence because of their effects on other animals and plants. This record goes back as far into the history of life on Earth as humans can go.

Viruses are generally smaller than cells, typically ranging from 20-400 nanometers in size, whereas cells are typically micrometers in size. Viruses are also simpler in structure compared to cells, lacking their own organelles and machinery for reproduction. Viruses are not considered cells because they are acellular entities that require a host cell to replicate.

The cells in your body are found absolutely everywhere. Skin cells form your skin, nerve cells form your brain and nervous system and muscle cells form your muscles. Almost everything in your body is made of cells.

Some bacteria may not fulfill Koch's postulates due to various reasons such as the inability to culture them in a lab setting, the presence of asymptomatic carriers, or the complexity of their interactions with the host's immune system. These bacteria may still be implicated in causing diseases based on epidemiological evidence and other experimental data.

A virus is a microorganism that can infect living cells and reproduce within them, leading to illness; whereas a toxin is a harmful substance produced by living organisms, which can cause harm to cells and tissues when ingested or absorbed. Viruses require host cells to replicate, while toxins can be produced by various organisms independently.

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Many types of virus can be identified experimentally either by there morphology using a scanning electron microscope(SEM) which allows for the detection of the number of capsomers and overall shape and symmetry of the virus. Or by an ELISA type testing based on antigen specificity.

You can only identify a virus through a scanning electron microscope, because they are much smaller than bacteria and cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Infectious particles consisting of nucleic acid encased in a protein coat and, in some cases, a membranous envelope. The smallest viruses are only 20 nm in diameter. The genome of viruses may consist of double-stranded DNA, single-stranded DNA, double-stranded RNA, or single-stranded RNA, depending on the kind of virus. Lack the enzymes for metabolism and the ribosomes for protein synthesis. Identify host cell (needed for reproduction) by a lock and key type system of outer proteins.

No, a virus is not an atom. A virus is a complex biological entity that contains genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, while an atom is the basic unit of matter that cannot replicate on its own.

While humans may not like to get "sick", part of natural selection and the life cycle include disease. Pneumonia has been termed "The Old Man's Friend", aiding with the end of life. The same would be true with the animal kingdom.

Over the last century, a number of vaccines have been developed using mutated viruses, or similar viruses to highly dangerous viruses. For example, the cowpox virus provided immunity for smallpox, and was instrumental in the eradication of that deadly disease.

In recent times, viruses have been used as transport mechanisms to introduce genes into cells, and will likely be central in a new field of gene therapy.

Viruses are considerably smaller then bacteria. Instead of being a living cell able to undergo a life cycle on their own (bacteria can do this), they must take over the cell processes of another cell in order to reproduce.

Viruses and bacteria are similar in that they both need a suitable environment to survive. Bacteria and viruses are both pathogenic (disease causing) to humans.

Bacteria are killed by antibiotics. While viruses are not.