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Viruses differ from toxins both in structure and mode of action.
A virus is a complex molecular biological particle containing nucleic acids, several proteins and in many cases lipids; toxins on the other hand, are simple and mostly small molecules (mainly proteins or peptides).
Toxins mostly act by blocking, via direct binding, the function of important proteins and enzymes. Viruses act by actively infecting cells.
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∙ 11y agohow does a virus differ from other pathogens? Viruses are not capable of reproduction outside a living cell
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Is Strongyloides a bacteria toxin virus parasite?
This is a parasite, the human pin worm.
Do viruses have scientific names?
Viruses have compromised scientific names. This means that they have names that are vague like influenza type A for example.
How virus differ from cell in size?
Viruses are MUCH smaller than cells in size.
Is A B toxin a membrane disrupting toxin?
no
What is a toxin?
A toxin is a poison that is produced by bacterial pathogens and damages cells.
What latin word was virus derived from?
virus is derived from latin virus that mean slimy, poisonous, or toxin.
Is phlyctenulosis contagious?
No, because it is caused by a toxin, not a virus.
Is the Ebola virus a toxin or exoenzyme?
No it is a virus, (as it's name suggests).An exoenzyme is an enzyme that is secreted by a cell and that works outside of that cell.A toxin is a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms
Is Strongyloides a bacteria toxin virus parasite?
This is a parasite, the human pin worm.
What is acronym for virus in computer in computer?
There is no Abbreviation of VIRUS. Its an Latin word which means "toxin or poison". Plz search for Virus in google search engine for more details.
Which process involves antibodies covering surface receptors on a virus or toxin molecule thereby disrupting their activity?
Neutralization
What is the first action a virus or a worm does to a computer?
This might differ from virus to virus, but it would probably setting itself to be launched at system start.
Will an autopsy tell us why her hearted stopped r why she stopped breathing?
It might or perhaps not. If it was due to a toxin or a virus lab tests will.
Do viruses have scientific names?
Viruses have compromised scientific names. This means that they have names that are vague like influenza type A for example.
What type of toxin is ciguatera toxin?
It is a biomicrobial toxin.
How do virus differ from bacteriafungiand parasites?
the only thing viruses have in common with them is that they move
Is THC a toxin?
No, it is not a toxin.
