Why are virusus considered non-living organisms?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot independently carry out basic life functions such as metabolism, growth, or reproduction. They must rely on host cells to replicate and survive. Additionally, viruses lack cellular structure and cannot generate energy on their own.

Answer 3

They 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.