KOMPAS.com – Virus are living things that are unique and very different from humans, animals, and other microorganisms. What are the characteristics virus which is not found in other organisms?
Virus characteristics which are not found in other organisms are as follows!
Have no cells
Reported from Khan AcademyViruses do not have cells and only consist of a single particle called a virion. Thus, viruses are not like other organisms which have one cell or even many cells.
Viruses do not have cell organelles, cytoplasm, cell membranes, or cell nuclei as possessed by other living things. Since they do not have cells, viruses are called acellular.
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Can only reproduce in living cells
characteristic of the virus which is not found in other organisms? A special feature of the virus that is not found in other organisms is that it can only multiply in living cells.
Viruses do not have organelles or tools to copy their own genetic material (DNA or RNA). So, the virus depends on its host to be able to reproduce itself.
It is very different from other organisms. Because even bacteria can live freely and reproduce individually.
Does not use energy outside the host cell
Reported from Ask a Biologist, the virus does not use any energy outside the host cell and only becomes active when it comes into contact with the host cell. Viruses are like inanimate objects before they meet their hosts.
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It also distinguishes viruses from other organisms. Living things always use energy from the beginning of their lives to the end of their lives.
Meanwhile, viruses can be in an inactive state and do not metabolize before meeting their host.
Very small size
A distinctive feature of viruses that are not found in other organisms is their very small size. Reported from Microbiology Societythe virus is the smallest of all microbes.
It is estimated that the diameter of the virus ranges from 20 nanometers to 500 nanometers, even smaller than bacteria.
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Not growing and developing
Reported from Biology LibreTextsviruses do not grow and develop because they do not have their own metabolic tools.
Viruses can’t metabolize, so they don’t get bigger or experience any development in their life. Meanwhile, all other organisms experience growth and development in their lives.
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