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Are viruses eukaryotes?
No, viruses are not considered to be eukaryotes. They are non-cellular entities that lack many characteristics of living cells, such as the ability to carry out metabolic processes on their own. Instead, viruses rely on host cells to replicate and survive.
What Are not made up of cells they also do not carry out all life processes many biologists do not coonsider them true living things?
Virus.
How does the transport system help an animal get the energy that it needs to carry out life processes?
Life continues because living organisms are able to carry out a range of important processes using specialized cells, tissues and organs. Many of these processes, such as respiration, excretion and transport are common to both plants and animals, but some - such as photosynthesis - are unique to one group or the other.
Why are viruses considering to be non living?
Many scientists consider viruses to be non living because each and every living organism must carry out these 7 life processes for it to be considered living: Movement, Reproduction, Sensitivity, Growth, Respiration, Excretion and Nutrition. Viruses do all of these things except reproduction, which they cannot do. Instead, they multiply by using other living organism's cells which has caused a lot of debate over whether that counts as reproduction in the scientific community.
How many processes must living things carry out?
4
Why have viruses not been classified in any of the five kingdoms?
According to the answer from my textbook, it is because "When outside a living host cell, the virus exists as a crystal and is not considered a living thing because it does not carry out any life processes."
What type of cell are viruses?
None. Viruses are acellular. Many biologists do not consider viruses to be living things in part because they are acellular. Look at any phylogeny (tree of life). Viruses are not on them.
Where do viruses fit in?
Viruses are infectious particles. In many cases, they can cause deadly diseases. They are not part of the scheme of living things but are important in the problems they can cause. Some are useful. One type causes mottled colors in tulips.
Why do we study viruses?
Viruses have the ability to greatly affect life on earth. Many viruses, such as HIV and influenza have killed millions of people. By studying viruses, scientists are able to develop vaccines that will protect people (and animals) from viruses.
Why viruses are not included in the biologic classification system?
Viruses are not included in the biological classification system because they are not considered to be alive in the traditional sense. They lack many characteristics of living organisms, such as the ability to reproduce independently and carry out metabolic processes. Instead, they require a host cell to replicate and are considered biological entities that blur the line between living and non-living.
What do cells have that viruses do not?
Cells have a defined nucleus that contains genetic material (DNA or RNA), organelles (e.g., mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum), and the ability to carry out cellular processes like metabolism and division. In contrast, viruses lack these cellular structures and can only replicate by hijacking the machinery of host cells.
The inside of the cell has many for carrying out specific life processes?
The inside of the cell has many organelles, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, that carry out specific life processes. These organelles work together to ensure the cell functions properly and maintains homeostasis. Each organelle has a specific role, such as protein synthesis, energy production, or waste removal.
