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they are able to multiply, which could be seen as a form of reproduction
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Viruses that consist of only a nucleocapsid are considered?
non-enveloped viruses. It's naked viruses.
What are characteristics of viruses?
viruses are obligate intracellular entities and are considered to be acellular
Viruses that consist of only a nucleocapsid are considered what?
Viruses that consist of only a nucleocapsid are considered naked viruses. These viruses lack an outer lipid envelope and rely on the nucleocapsid structure for protection and infectivity. Naked viruses tend to be more stable in the environment compared to enveloped viruses.
Are viruses considered microbes?
Yes, viruses are considered microbes because they are microscopic organisms that are capable of causing infections in living organisms.
What is a Virology?
virology- is the study of viruses and some virus other viruses like agents,usually considered part of microbiologythe study of 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.
Why are viruses classified as non living particles?
They do not reproduce asexually or sexually. Viruses need a host like a cell in order to reproduce. In the dormant state, they are virions, and considered to be nonliving. However, in their active state, as viruses, they are considered to be living organisms.
Viruses are not considered alive because they lack which of the following what?
metabolism
What viruses are considered non living?
Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot carry out cellular activities on their own. They require a host cell to replicate and do not possess the ability to metabolize or grow.
Why are viruses considered to be nonliving (apex)?
They cannot live outside of a host.
Virusers are not considered alives because they lack what?
Viruses are not considered alive because they lack the ability to reproduce unless they have a host to reproduce for them. When viruses are not attache to a living cell they lose all living characteristics.
Do viruses make waste?
Viruses do not produce waste because they lack metabolic processes to generate waste products. Viruses are not considered living organisms and depend on host cells to replicate and multiply.
