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Viruses exhibit several characteristics that distinguish them from living organisms. Unlike living things, viruses lack cellular structure and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own; they require a host cell to replicate and produce new virus particles. Additionally, viruses do not grow or respond to environmental stimuli in the way living organisms do. Their genetic material can be either DNA or RNA, but they do not possess the machinery for protein synthesis, relying entirely on the host's cellular mechanisms for reproduction.
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Give an example of Non-living thing giving any two characteristics of living things?
living: plants, human beings, animals, and mushroomsnonliving: glass, bread, rocks, and airplanes.A virus is an example of a non-living thing that shows some of the characteristics of the living things.
What is a tiny particle that has characteristics of both living and nonliving things?
This is (generally) referring to a VIRUS particle. Viruses can reproduce (a characteristic of living organisms) but may also be crystallised (a characteristic of non-living organisms). For this reason, a good number of scientists prefer not to talk of a virus as a living thing and even find discord classifying it under the normal taxonomic concepts and rules.
Which is Ebola eukaryote or prokaryote?
Ebola is NOT a eukaryote. Ebola is NOT a prokaryote. Ebola IS a VIRUS. ALL Viruses are NOT considered either prokaryotes or eukaryotes because they lack the characteristics of living things - (except the ability to replicate and to do that they have to hijack another living cell).
What characteristics does a living thing have to have to be classified as a living thing?
C-cells H -homeostasis A-able to grow and develop R-respiration A-adaptability C-can move T-take in food E-excrete R-reproduce S-sensitivity
Is Ebola prokaryote or eukaryote?
Ebola is NOT a eukaryote. Ebola is NOT a prokaryote. Ebola IS a VIRUS. ALL Viruses are NOT considered either prokaryotes or eukaryotes because they lack the characteristics of living things - (except the ability to replicate and to do that they have to hijack another living cell).
Give an example of Non-living thing giving any two characteristics of living things?
living: plants, human beings, animals, and mushroomsnonliving: glass, bread, rocks, and airplanes.A virus is an example of a non-living thing that shows some of the characteristics of the living things.
Microscopic particle that invades a cell and often destroys it?
A virus is a microscopic being that can invade and destroy a cell. Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
What is a tiny particle that has characteristics of both living and nonliving things?
This is (generally) referring to a VIRUS particle. Viruses can reproduce (a characteristic of living organisms) but may also be crystallised (a characteristic of non-living organisms). For this reason, a good number of scientists prefer not to talk of a virus as a living thing and even find discord classifying it under the normal taxonomic concepts and rules.
Virus is living or nonliving?
A virus is considered non-living. It does not have all the characteristics of a living thing unlike bacteria. Viruses need living cells to reproduce while any living things can reproduce (asexually or not).
Why don't scientist classify virus as living things?
Scientists do not classify viruses as living things because they lack key characteristics of living organisms, such as the ability to reproduce and carry out metabolic processes on their own. Viruses are considered biological entities that require a host cell to replicate.
Unlike living things a virus does not make or use?
Unlike living things a virus does not make or use genetic material such as DNA. Viruses do not create their own DNA.
Why is it not really correct to call a virus a microbe?
It is incorrect to call a virus a microbe because a microbe is a living organism, while a virus is not. Viruses do not exhibit all the characteristics necessary to be classified as a living organism.
Which kingdom do virus belong to and characteristics of that kingdom?
Since they are not living, they are not classified and placed in a kingdom.
Which of these are not a living organism earthworm ecoli virus sea cucumber?
Of all these things, the virus is the only non-living thing. Viruses are not living organisms. E.coli is a bacteria and living.
What are living but dead things?
Some would say a virus.
What is a nonliving particle that causes a disease?
Viruses are considered to be non-living things, and are capable of causing disease. The reason viruses are not considered living is because they lack many of the characteristics of life until they infect a host cell.
What characteristics of living things do virus lack?
Viruses lack several key characteristics of living things, including the ability to reproduce independently, as they require a host cell for replication. They do not have cellular structures or metabolism, meaning they do not carry out metabolic processes or respond to stimuli in their environment. Additionally, viruses do not possess the ability to grow or develop on their own, distinguishing them from cellular life forms.
