they reproduce
Viruses lack the cellular machinery for metabolism and reproduction on their own, which are key characteristics of living organisms. They can only replicate by hijacking host cells. Therefore, viruses are considered more like particles than living organisms.
viruses are not considered to be living organisms as they lack the cellular structure and cannot carry out cellular functions on their own. They can only replicate by hijacking the machinery of living cells. Therefore, viruses do not challenge the concept that all living things are made of cells.
viruses are non living and bacteria are living organisms
There actually living
Viruses depend on living cells because they reproduce inside of them.
Viruses need living cells to produce more viruses. They are obliged to use living cells.
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
They don't. They are non-living.
Viruses do not meet their qualifications to be a living organism.
They are Different because Viruses are nonliving.
Viruses are not alive in the first place, so no.