The main difference between a virus and a worm is that a virus does not need a host program to infect. true or false

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Erica Lindsey

12 May, 16:51

The main difference between a virus and a worm is that a virus does not need a host program to infect. true or false

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Carmelo Ray · Answer 1

Answer is false.

Explanation:

The answer is false because both of them require host program to carry out their infections. Worms like tapeworm and flatworms need spaces within the host's body for replication and infection, same goes for the virus. That is why they are referred to as parasites. They depend on the host for survival and alongside causing damages to the host cells.