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Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They 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.
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∙ 14y agoThey do not have the ability to move by themselves nor are they capable of surviving outside of another living organism is why they are not considered living organisms.
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What collects all organisms that live in a particular place together with their nonliving environment?
The ecosystem is a collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place, together with their nonliving environment. Something like mineral soil would be an example of a nonliving component.
Why are airplanes considered nonliving thing things?
yes
Are viruses nonliving?
Active (non-killed) viruses are living organisms.
Which would be considered an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a system comprised of living organisms and nonliving material working together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. The basic requirements of an ecosystem include a source of energy, the ability to store energy in chemical bonds, and a means by which to recycle essential substances between organisms and the environment.
What collection of organisms and nonliving factors that affect the ocean is called a?
I believe it is a population.
Which contagions are considered to be nonliving organisms?
Viruses, although the opinion on their non-living status may be changing.
What are two ways organisms are connected to the nonliving?
because the organisms eat the dead / nonliving environment
Is the earth living or nonliving?
the earth is nonliving but has living organisms on it
What are two ways organisms are connected to the nonliving environment?
because the organisms eat the dead / nonliving environment
Nonliving organisms that are in rivers?
All organisms are living.
What nonliving organisms are in the desert?
Your question is an oxymoron. Nonliving means they are dead. If it is dead it ceases to be an organism. Organisms are alive.
Can organisms come from nonliving cells?
no
Why is virus a living organisms?
No. It is nonliving.
What is a community of organisms and their nonliving enviorment?
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Is the misktaken idea that living organisms Aries from nonliving sources?
no i is not because the aaries is a nonliving thing
Is nonliving materials inorganic?
Yes, nonliving materials are generally considered to be inorganic. Inorganic materials do not contain carbon and are not derived from living organisms. Examples of nonliving inorganic materials include rocks, minerals, metals, and water.
Why do scientist use classifacation?
=Scientist use classifacation to but living or nonliving organisms in small or big groups...==Scientist use classifacation to but living or nonliving organisms in small or big groups...==Scientist use classifacation to but living or nonliving organisms in small or big groups...=
