Describe the Differences Between a Worm and a Virus

question 78

Essay

Describe the differences between a worm and a virus.

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Definitions:

Electrically charged atoms

Atoms that have either lost or gained electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge, respectively, known as ions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the body that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Axon

A long, thin part of a neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons through branching structures called axon terminals.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability and other health issues if untreated.