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Viruses reproduce within the living cells of the host and use the cellular machinery to synthesize their own genome and other components. To gain entry into cells, they have developed a variety of mechanisms to introduce their genes and proteins into host cells.
Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms are able to <em>share</em> electrons.
Iroinic bonds are form when two atoms are <em> </em> electrons from each other to complete the bond. This results in a pair of ions.
<u>Covalent bonds:</u>
- Have a definite shape.
- Have a low melting point.
- At room temperature they are in a liquid or gas.
- They occur between two non-metals.
<u>Ionic bonds:</u>
- Have no definite shape.
- Have a high melting point.
- At room temperature they are solid.
- They occur between a metal and a nonmetal.
They can also use carbohydrates so I don't know
Chewing bread, tearing paper, breaking rocks