Question

1. why is the host important to a virus? (2 points possible)

Explanation:

Viruses are non - living entities that require a host cell to carry out life - like processes. They use the host's cellular machinery for replication, obtaining nutrients, and spreading. Without a host, a virus cannot reproduce or perform essential functions.

Answer:

A virus needs a host because it uses the host's cellular machinery for replication, nutrient acquisition, and spreading.