Viruses such as avian (bird) flu and swine flu that mutate and can spread from animals to human populations are known as what?

Viruses can be transmitted through air, water, food, insect bites, and direct skin contact. once a virus gains entry into the body, it invades a host cell in order to? a. synthesize antibodies for defense b. deactivate the host cell's defenses c. access cell processes for reproduction d. metabolize host proteins and grow