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Viruses are similar to parasites because both require a host to survive and both destroy the cells in which they multiply (cause harm to the host).
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∙ 11y agoA virus is similar to a parasite because they both cause harm to a host.
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∙ 14y agoA virus is a form of parasite; a virus can only reproduce by using the cellular resources of another organism.
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∙ 12y agoA virus is classified as a parasite. It fits the definition for a parasite a the Virus requires a host to live and hurts it by weakening or even killing it.
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Why do viruses not cause decay?
Because they are obligate parasites
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
True or false bacteriophages are viruses that parasitize bacteria?
I wouldn't call bacteriophages parasites, but yes they are viruses which infect bacteria.
What is the structure of a parasite?
This varies greatly depending on the parasite. Some consider viruses to be parasites. Viruses aren't even cells and only have a protein coat covering nucleic acid. Other parasites have one or many cells.
What is the common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria viruses fungi and parasites?
like i know
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
What is true viruses?
Viruses are cellular parasites.
Are viruses or bacteria more like parasites?
Viruses
Are viruses like parasites?
No; viruses are sub-Cellular 'virons', while parasites are frequently multi-cellular organisms.
Why does viruses have parasites?
viruses are considered parasites (obligate parasites) because they cannot exist on their own. they need the host cell's machinery to reproduce so they cannot "survive" (technically not living) outside the cell.
Why do viruses not cause decay?
Because they are obligate parasites
What are four difference?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
How are viruses simliar to parasites?
They both destroy the cells that they attack.
What are four different microorganisms?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
What term describes invading bacteria viruses and parasites?
Immunity
Why viruses are refered to as obligate parasites?
Because viruses can not reproduce or produce protein without a host cell
Can parasites and virus grow in food?
no. . . Because parasites and viruses can only grow on living matters... There may be saprophytes and bacteria growing in your food. . . Even parasites and viruses can be there but can not grow. .
