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If the virus that causes chickenpox contains DNA reproduces inside cells of living organisms is not made of cells and does not eat or breathe then why isn't the virus considered to be living?
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∙ 9y ago
Viruses are not living things because they do not meat the definition/standard science uses to define living things.
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∙ 9y ago*A+* is not made of cells.
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The virus that causes chicken pox contains DNA. It reproduces inside the cells of living organisms. The virus is not made of cells and does not eat or breathe. Why isn’t the virus considered to be a living thing?
it is not made of cells (A+)
What plant contains chlorophyll and reproduces by spores?
Bryophyta and Pteridophyta .
An agent that reproduces in cells but is not composed of cells and contains RNA as its genetic material is what?
A virus
What kingdom contains only multicellular organisms?
Animalia contains only multicellular organisms.
What are the four characteristics of life?
Consumes, reproduces, contains one or more cells, and uses energy.
Do you capitalize German measles and chickenpox?
No, unless the disease contains the name of somebody, such as Chrone's Disease.
Is it safe to use tenston for a 1 year old with chickenpox?
No! Tenston contains aspirin. Children with chickenpox should avoid aspirin to prevent Reyes syndrome. Use acetaminophen/paracetamol only!
What cell contains organisms?
Euabacteria
Which level of classification contains the most organisms?
The highest level, called Domain, contains all of the other levels, and thus by default, contains the most organisms (all of them).
What cell contains an organisms genome?
The nucleus of the cell contains the genome.
Which kingdom contains the smallest organisms?
The kingdom that contains the smallest organisms is the Monera kingdom, which includes bacteria and archaea. These organisms are unicellular and have simple cellular structures compared to other kingdoms.
Which kingdoms contains multicellular organisms?
Plantae
