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Which characteristic do viruses share with living thing?
They contain genetic material. Although virus' contain genetic material, they can not reproduce without being inside of a host cell. Many scientists question if they can be considered living or not, as this is the only life function they are capable of performing.
Does the cell theory apply to viruses?
No, viruses do not meet all the criteria of the cell theory because they are acellular entities that cannot carry out cellular functions on their own. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
ARE Viruses are a type of cell?
The type of cells that viruses live in are host cells. Viruses need host cells in order to reproduce or multiply.
What is meant by the phrase the cell is the function unit of life?
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Explain the statement Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.?
Yes.. All the organisms are made up of either single cell or multiple cells. Hence the cells are the basic unit of life.. The viruses are not considered as organisms by many and they are considered as particles. If viruses are considered as organisms, then its an exception.
What is one property of life that viruses share with living things?
they both have at least one cell.
Which characteristic do viruses share with living thing?
They contain genetic material. Although virus' contain genetic material, they can not reproduce without being inside of a host cell. Many scientists question if they can be considered living or not, as this is the only life function they are capable of performing.
Does the cell theory apply to viruses?
No, viruses do not meet all the criteria of the cell theory because they are acellular entities that cannot carry out cellular functions on their own. Viruses require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
What carries out the function of life?
cell
What type of cell are viruses?
None. Viruses are acellular. Many biologists do not consider viruses to be living things in part because they are acellular. Look at any phylogeny (tree of life). Viruses are not on them.
ARE Viruses are a type of cell?
The type of cells that viruses live in are host cells. Viruses need host cells in order to reproduce or multiply.
What is meant by the phrase the cell is the function unit of life?
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Why does a virus not follow the cell theory?
Viruses are not classified as living things because they do not have the properties of living things such as reproductive function. They need to have a host for their genetic material. On the other hand, all living cells can reproduce if they are signalled. They also do not have cellular structure They do not have their own metabolism P.s. Viruses are known as the zombies of biology)))
Do viruses meet the requirement for life that living things are made of cells?
there is debate, but most agree: no. viruses lack a cell membrane and lack cell organelles. they have genetic material and can replicate it (although not ont heir own; they need to force a host cell's replicating proteins to do so). there is argument as to whether or not they can adapt to changes to their enviroment.
Whats the difference about a virus and a cell?
A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that requires a host cell to replicate and reproduce, while a cell is a basic unit of life that can replicate and function independently. Viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack the ability to carry out metabolic processes on their own.
Explain the statement Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.?
Yes.. All the organisms are made up of either single cell or multiple cells. Hence the cells are the basic unit of life.. The viruses are not considered as organisms by many and they are considered as particles. If viruses are considered as organisms, then its an exception.
Do viruses originate as escaped pieces of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Viruses are considered to have originated independently from cellular life forms. They are seen as unique entities that evolved from genetic elements that gained the ability to replicate independently of cellular machinery. While some viruses may share genetic material with their host cells, they are not thought to have originated as escaped pieces of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells.
