Viruses. What Is A Virus A microscopic parasite that infects cells in biological organisms. A microscopic parasite that infects cells in biological organisms.
1 Viruses: intimate parasites Are viruses alive? –Not made of cells, in violation of Cell Theory –Do not grow (but self assemble) –Do not metabolize (but.
1 Viruses and Public Health Viruses are responsible for >50% of infectious diseases. What are they? Are they alive? Infectious diseases are those that.