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The virus has proteins on its outer shell (capsid) that bind to the living host cell. Once the virus has attached to the cell, it enters the cell or inserts its DNA/RNA into the cell. When inside, the DNA/RNA instructs the cell to use the cell's resources to create more viruses. Viruses are not living, and do not have their own resources for creating new duplicates of themselves, which is why they must invade a living host's cells to replicate. After a while, when the host cell can no longer contain the amount of newly created viruses inside of it, the other protein that the virus carried on its capsid causes the cell to burst which releases the new viruses to go and attach to other cells in the host or perhaps to another host by contamination from the original host.
A virus enters host cells by attaching to specific cell receptors on the cell surface. Once attached, the virus can inject its genetic material into the cell, hijacking the cell's machinery to replicate itself. This process allows the virus to spread and infect other cells in the body.
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Why are the cells of mucous membrane are open to virus attacks?
The cells of mucous membranes are open to virus attacks because they are not covered by a skin.
Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
No, a virus is not made up of cells. It is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
What is the difference between the white and red blood cells?
red blood cells carry oxygen white blood cells attacks virus
When viruses attack living cells and turn them into virus factories is called the?
When a virus attacks living cells and uses them to replicate and produce more viruses, it is known as viral replication.
What is the specific host cell of the West Nile Virus?
The specific host cell for West Nile Virus is the neuronal cell in the central nervous system. Once inside these cells, the virus can replicate and cause damage, leading to neurological symptoms in infected individuals.
What virus attacks the cells in the immune system that produces that antibodies?
HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that attacks the cells in the immune system that produce antibodies.
Why are the cells of mucous membrane are open to virus attacks?
The cells of mucous membranes are open to virus attacks because they are not covered by a skin.
What is the infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks the disease fighting cells?
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, which attacks disease-fighting cells.
What is an infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood?
HIV infection or AIDS is the disease, which you have infection by HIV virus, that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood.
How is a hiv virus different from a cold virus?
HIV attacks helper T cells that are trying to fight infection, rather than attacking healthy body cells like a cold virus does. HIV attacks lymphocytes directly.
What virus attacks the cells in the immune system that produce antibodies?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the T cells, which are a type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in coordinating the immune response, including the production of antibodies. By destroying these cells, HIV weakens the immune system's ability to fight infections effectively.
Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
No, a virus is not made up of cells. It is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
Where can you find the infection from a virus its not in my blood?
To replicate viruses enter host body cells and take them over. Different viruses target different body cells. For instance the common cold virus targets the nasal membrains, herpies attacks nerve cells and HIV attacks bood cells.
Is an HIV infection different from a cold virus infection?
HIV attacks helper T cells that are trying to fight infection, rather than attacking healthy body cells like a cold virus does. HIV attacks lymphocytes directly.
What is viral specificity?
Viral specificity refers to the ability of a virus to infect particular host cells or tissues based on specific interactions between viral surface proteins and host cell receptors. This specificity is crucial for the virus to successfully enter and replicate within a host cell, leading to an infection. Different viruses have different levels of specificity for target host cells or tissues.
What is the difference between the white and red blood cells?
red blood cells carry oxygen white blood cells attacks virus
Which blood cells are NOT involved in AIDS?
AIDS is a condition that is a reflection of a person's immune function and has no impact on any cells of the body. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes a person to develop AIDS. HIV attacks blood cells that are associated with immune function. Red blood cells would be an example of cells unaffected by HIV. HIV attacks immune cells because it needs them to replicate. The more the virus replicates the more new virus is introduced into the system and more white blood cells are then affected.
