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Non-living entities include viruses, prions, and certain cellular structures such as ribosomes and organelles when considered outside the context of a living cell. Viruses lack cellular structure and cannot replicate independently, relying on host cells for reproduction. Prions are misfolded proteins that can induce disease but do not possess cellular characteristics. Additionally, components like membranes and organelles are not considered living on their own, as they require a living cell to function.
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Why are host cells not consider living things?
They are considered living.
What is a living prokaryotic cell?
Absolutely, and they may also be considered as prototypes for eukaryotic cells.
Do all living things contain cells?
No, not all living things contain cells. Viruses, for example, are considered living but are not made up of cells. They are instead composed of genetic material encased in a protein coat.
Do all living things have cells?
No, not all living things have cells. While all living things are made up of cells, some organisms like viruses are considered living but do not have cells. Instead, viruses are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat.
Are only living things made up of cells?
No, cells are the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms, but not all living things are made up entirely of cells. Some organisms, like viruses, are considered "acellular" because they are not made up of cells but still exhibit characteristics of living things.
Why is a person a living thing?
Because it has cells. Anything with cells is considered living.
Are red blood cells considered living organisms?
No, red blood cells are not considered living organisms because they lack a nucleus and other organelles typically found in living cells.
Are bamboo cells living or dead?
All cells are living. It is considered a plant cell.
Why are host cells not consider living things?
They are considered living.
Living part of blood?
The blood cells that make up blood are considered 'living.'
Are blood and onion cells filled with living material or are they empty?
They are both filled with living material.
Are cells living organisms?
Yes, cells are considered living organisms because they exhibit the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
Is a cell considered an organism?
No, a cell is not considered an organism. Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms, but an organism is a complete living entity made up of multiple cells working together.
Are red blood cells considered to be alive?
No, red blood cells are not considered to be alive because they lack a nucleus and other organelles typically found in living cells.
Why are cells are considered the basics units of living things?
Every thing is made of one or more cells
Why are viruses non living?
Viruses are considered non-living because they are not cells. They do not exhibit some characteristics of life such as reproduction and growth.
What is a living prokaryotic cell?
Absolutely, and they may also be considered as prototypes for eukaryotic cells.
