Virus and Cell
Viruses are tiny particles, much smaller than cells. They cannot make more of themselves alone and need a living host.
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- A cold virus in your nose
- A virus inside a plant or animal
Key takeaways
- Viruses are much smaller than cells.
- Viruses need a living host to multiply.
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