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viruses are amongst the most distinguished creatures alive or may be not. organisms are living things.now viruses show living characteristics by reproducing ,have DNA and RNA normally encased in protein coat and transfer genes to their progenies in a unified form of genetic codes.hence,they can be called organisms but they demonstrate some non-living characters as well due to their crystalline nature.they also have unique anatomy.thus, they are not considered organisms and on the basis of above stated facts they are also excluded from five kingdom system followed today.
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All viruses require organic material for growth?
No, only a host cell to reproduce. (Viruses do not grow)
How do viruses obtain carbohydrates?
Viruses do not need to obtain carbohydrates or any organic compounds for that matter. Viruses are not alive and do not need energy to transport them from locations to locations.
Where can you usually found organic compounds?
Organic compounds naturally exist in all living specie (plants and animals including viruses) and in fossils fuels as natural gas and petroleum.
Can a virus carry out all the life processes?
Viruses in fact cannot carry out all of the life processes that organic cells can. Viruses cannot perform metabolic processes.
What organic molecules exist in all viruses?
Nucleic acid (varies) and protein.Other infectious particles includes viroid, where there is only a tiny RNA used for infection, and prions, which is an infectious protein.
Are there any organic compounds in viruses?
yes, viruses contain proteins and nucleic acid.
All viruses require organic material for growth?
No, only a host cell to reproduce. (Viruses do not grow)
Is viruses a producer or consumer?
Neither - viruses do not eat. There are debates about whether viruses are a form of life, or organic structures that interact with living organisms.
How do viruses obtain carbohydrates?
Viruses do not need to obtain carbohydrates or any organic compounds for that matter. Viruses are not alive and do not need energy to transport them from locations to locations.
What would likely prevent the assembly and survival of new organic molecules on earth?
viruses
Are viruses Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
Neither, viruses are unique to themselves and don't belong to any classification of life. Viruses are not considered living things because they do not perform all the functions of life therefore they are considered organic particles.
Where can you usually found organic compounds?
Organic compounds naturally exist in all living specie (plants and animals including viruses) and in fossils fuels as natural gas and petroleum.
Viruses and bacteria are which type of living thing?
Bacteria and viruses are small and can only be seen through a microscope. The small living things are microorganisms or microbes. Some people do not think viruses are living things because they are acellular particles. They consider them to be an organic structure that interacts with living organisms.
Are viruses an advanced form of evolution?
Some viruses are very advanced in their evolution, compared to what they started as. However, in absolute terms and compared to most other biological entities, viruses are barely evolved at all; they are in fact not considered life at all, and are probably remnanats of the earliest complicated organic forms.
What bacteria does 254 nm and 185 nm uv kill?
bacteria and viruses and microorganisms. I think 185nm kills some organic stuff.
Do viruses have cells?
No. Being that viruses are not a living organism, they are neither contain cells, nor are they a cell themselves. Viruses are merely few macromolecules (such as nucleic acid and protein) which combines to form a pathogenic particle.See the Related Link. Opinions differ on whether viruses are a form of life, or organic structures that interact with living organisms. They have been described as "organisms at the edge of life".no
Can a virus carry out all the life processes?
Viruses in fact cannot carry out all of the life processes that organic cells can. Viruses cannot perform metabolic processes.
