What would a virus do if it never connected with a living cell?

It would not be able to reproduce.

Explanation: A virus tricks cells into making copied of a virus, instead of copies of white and red blood cells. They reproduce viruses which go on, and do the same process. If the virus could not connect to the cell, it would not be able to reproduce.

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the dark variety, as they are not visible on the dark tree barks

explanation:

thrombocytopenia, which is a deficiency in blood platelets, can cause bleeding and bruising in the dermis similar to senile purpura. other possible causes include: exposure to ultraviolet rays and aging skin are common causes of senile purpura. senile purpura may also be a sign of collagen loss in the skin and bones.