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Whether a pathogen is considered alive depends on its classification. Viruses, for example, are not considered alive because they cannot reproduce or carry out metabolic processes independently; they require a host cell to replicate. In contrast, bacteria and certain fungi are classified as living organisms because they can carry out metabolic functions and reproduce on their own. Thus, the definition of life plays a critical role in determining the status of different pathogens.

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