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They do not contain cells. They depend on a host cell for energy. They can't reproduce without the help of a host cell.
Viruses need a host cell to reproduce (they can't on their own).
Because they don't grow,they don't have homeostasis, and they do not metabolize.
Viruses are not alive, because they are not made out of cells. All living organisms are made out of cells
Viruses are not alive because they lack at least one of the requirements for life. Viruses cannot reproduce without taking over a host cell and using its mechanisms for replication. True life forms use cell division during their reproductive methods.
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∙ 14y agoThe basic building block of life is a cell. The smallest living things are single-celled organisms - bacteria. These are able to convert chemicals and nutrients into energy, reproduce, and respond to external stimuli.
Cells are made up of millions of atoms and molecules. Atoms and molecules cannot reproduce themselves, cannot convert chemicals and nutrients into energy, and they do not respond to external stimulus.Thus they are not alive.
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∙ 12y agoYes. Atoms live and breathe. To survive they must eat other atoms or molecules, otherwise they fade away and become 'dead' atoms.
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How many atoms in CBr4?
It is 1 calcium atom and 2 bromine atoms which totals 3 atoms
How many atoms are in magnesium?
how many atoms are there in magnesiumoxide 2 atoms are in magnesium 2 atoms are in magnesium
Why do atoms tend to be bonded to other atoms'?
The correct answer is: Atoms are often more stable when bonded to other atoms
How many atoms does Fe3O4 have?
3 Fe atoms plus 4 O atoms totals 7 atoms.
If a reaction starts with 4 Cu atoms 5 O atoms and 10 H atoms what is known about the products?
The product will contain 4Cu atoms, 5 O atoms, and 10 H atoms.
Are atoms alive because they move?
Atoms are not deemed to be alive
Is something alive when it is composed of atoms?
Everything is composed of atoms but not everything is alive
What do atoms eat?
atoms aren't alive so, nothing
what is Something made of atoms that was never alive?
An IPhone is something made of atoms that was never alive. Also, a rock.
Is an atom a microorganism?
no, atoms aren't alive. A microorganism has to be at least a bacterium, which are composed of many atoms.
Is atom abiotic or biotic?
Are atoms alive? No. Therefore they are abiotic.
When hotter atoms c they transfer their energy to colder atoms?
Yes, hot atoms must transfer their energy to colder atoms to keep the atomic temperature and movement balanced, and to keep these atoms alive.
Is a atom an biotic or abiotic?
since atoms are constantly moving, it with be biotic: with life.
Can you eat atoms and matter?
Why yes, yes you can. Matter and atoms make up everything and are in everything even in stuff that isn't alive so if you eat anything thats matter and atoms.
Is a virus an atom?
Yes. Viruses are not alive and either are atoms. Sorry if I'm wrong.
Are atoms composed of molecules or cells?
paritcles Neither. Atoms are the building blocks of molecules and are not alive. Cells are the building blocks of all living things.
When a plant dies it contains atoms of carbon hydrogen and oxygen?
Among other atoms, but plants contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen whether alive or dead.
