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Yes and no. Yes, they do respond to stimuli, reproduce, have different levels of organization, they are composed of cells, they grow, adapt, and use energy.
However, Viruses can only do these things If they have a host to use. So, Yes they do show all the characteristics of living things, and no, not unless they have a host.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThis question is arbitrary, but here's a negative opinion on this:
Viruses do not have, nor exist as, a cell. Cells are a clear sign of life in any microbe, whether just one (unicellular) or many (multicellular).
Viruses do not create proteins despite the presence of ribosomes in some. There are many strategies for a virus to obtain the needed protein, usually through a genome which supplies it for each new pathogen. The virus will oftentimes infect a host cell which integrates the genome and makes proteins for the virus with it's own ribosomes.
Viruses DO contain DNA / RNA, but in order to replicate it, they require a host cell. Point of focus being, they 'hijack' the living aspect from the host cell.
The protein coat of a virus can be considered a cell wall, but as for repelling outside forces, it is quite bad the purpose.
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∙ 14y agoAs they are actually dead which makes it so hard to rid a virus and they come to life when they start to feed on your body.Glad to help.
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∙ 13y agobecause you go into sites that are bad or like facebook myspace live lots of viruses
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∙ 13y agothey reproduce in inside a cell and multiply
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∙ 12y agoBecause they reproduce and spread
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Why scientist believe that virus are not living organisms?
viruses do not grow, and viruses do not respond to changes in their environment. Therefore, viruses are not living organisms. All living things reproduce, but Viruses need living cells to reproduce because Viruses cannot reproduce by themselves.
Can non-living things reproduce?
Viruses can reproduce only inside a cell of living organisms. Viruses are sometimes considered non-living structures because they lack cells.
Which is not the function of of the cytoskeleton?
Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
Are all organisms living things?
Yes **G1N4** I thought some living things are not organisms, because they are not free living.
Viruses have some of the properties of living organisms which is a characteristic of all organisms but NOT of viruses?
One of the characteristics is they contain genetic material (DNA), which is a characteristic that all living things must have in order to be considered living. And also when inside a host, they are able to reproduce, which all living things must be able to do.
Viruses depend on living things for what?
Viruses depend on living cells because they reproduce inside of them.
How viruses unlike living things?
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Do viruses need oxygen to live?
Yes. Viruses are living things too.
How can you tell the difference between bacteria and viruses?
The difference is that viruses are smaller than bacteria. One more major difference is that bacteria are living things whereas viruses are non living things.
Why can't we classify a virus as a living thing?
Viruses are not living things. Viruses are complicated assemblies of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, but on their own they can do nothing until they enter a living cell. Without cells, viruses would not be able to multiply. Therefore, viruses are not living things.
Do viruses reproduce with live or dead?
viruses are nonliving things. but they need living things to reproduces. so live
Why scientist believe that virus are not living organisms?
viruses do not grow, and viruses do not respond to changes in their environment. Therefore, viruses are not living organisms. All living things reproduce, but Viruses need living cells to reproduce because Viruses cannot reproduce by themselves.
What other things that are living organism?
Everything that are living are living organisms. Every other things are not considered to be a living organism e.g. viruses.
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.
How are viruses and organisms different?
Viruses are things that spread and contain germs. An Organism is a living thing.
How are viruses different organisms?
Viruses are things that spread and contain germs. An Organism is a living thing.
What is the only thing that viruses have in common with living things?
They reproduce.
