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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.
Kelton Bahringer
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∙ 14y agoviruses show no characteristic's
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∙ 10y agoThey are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These particles can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own. Living organisms don't need this sort of help.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they can only reproduce when they are within cells of a living organism.
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∙ 9y agoIt needs to depend on a host cell, and needs to reproduce.
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∙ 13y agoBecause all living organisms are made up of cells, however virus is non cellular.
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∙ 13y agoThey aren't composed of cells. Cellular organization is an essential component of living organisms.
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What is nonliving organism?
an oxymoron, maybe a virus, something that died
What makes virus nonliving?
1. The virus cannot reproduce on its own, it needs to have a host cell to help it reproduce. 2. The virus is not even a single-celled organism! 3. The virus can't even function on its own! The virus needs to have a host cell to live! 4. The virus does not grow on the inside of the protein coat. 5. The virus only has two main parts: the DNA and the protein coat, which protects the DNA.
Is a virus bigger than a prokaryote?
Viruses are typically composed of RNA surrounded by a capsid (protein shell). This would mean by definition that the virus molecule, which is technically considered nonliving, is larger than a protein strand (because the capsid is made of protein).
Is a prion considered an organism?
No prions are composed of protein - they are nonliving.
Is styrofoam nonliving?
to be considered living most scientist agree it must have the following properties:organizationexhibit evolutionary adaptationrespond to environmental stimuliregulationenergy processesgrowth and developmentreproductionAs a result virus are non-living because they DO NOT REPRODUCE ON THEIR OWN. They have to have a host to reproduce, grow, and develop.Also a good rule of thumb that i tell my students, if its not a virus, but has DNA in it....its a living thing.
What is a nonliving particle that invades a cell?
a virus
Virus is living or nonliving?
A virus is considered non-living. It does not have all the characteristics of a living thing unlike bacteria. Viruses need living cells to reproduce while any living things can reproduce (asexually or not).
Why is virus a living organisms?
No. It is nonliving.
Why are airplanes considered nonliving thing things?
yes
What organism is considered living and nonliving?
we can
A tiny nonliving particle that enters and the reproduces inside a living cell?
at first i was crying but then it just hit me it was a stupied virus
What is a nonliving particle that causes a disease?
Viruses are considered to be non-living things, and are capable of causing disease. The reason viruses are not considered living is because they lack many of the characteristics of life until they infect a host cell.
What is nonliving organism?
an oxymoron, maybe a virus, something that died
Is mumps alive?
No: Mumps is a virus, and by definition viruses are nonliving, neither dead or alive.
Why is HIV not considered living?
HIV is a virus, and since viruses require another organism to carry out the functions that would classify it as a living organism, it's considered "dead," that is until it finds a host.
What is the name of the pathogen that causes the Ebola?
Since viruses are nonliving, they are not given genus and species names. This virus is called the Ebola hemorrhagic virus (EHV).
Is a virus bigger than a prokaryote?
Viruses are typically composed of RNA surrounded by a capsid (protein shell). This would mean by definition that the virus molecule, which is technically considered nonliving, is larger than a protein strand (because the capsid is made of protein).
