I think the most convincing argument for viruses is that it strives and is capable of reproducing. This may change with the perfection of nanobots tho.add. Though whether they metabolize; or respire; or have a cell wall all count against it.
Viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack basic characteristics of life, such as the ability to replicate on their own or carry out metabolic processes. They require a host cell to reproduce and are considered to be more like biological entities that exist in a gray area between living and non-living.
They do not reproduce asexually or sexually. Viruses need a host like a cell in order to reproduce. In the dormant state, they are virions, and considered to be nonliving. However, in their active state, as viruses, they are considered to be living organisms.
Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot carry out cellular activities on their own. They require a host cell to replicate and do not possess the ability to metabolize or grow.
A disease can be biotic or abiotic. If it is a bacteria it is biotic, but if it is a virus it is always abiotic, because viruses are not considered living because they cannot reproduce on there own, do not consume energy or give off waist.
I think the most convincing argument for viruses is that it strives and is capable of reproducing. This may change with the perfection of nanobots tho.add. Though whether they metabolize; or respire; or have a cell wall all count against it.
A body or a living alien would be a good start in convincing the world that we are not alone.
Yes, viruses are considered microbes because they are microscopic organisms that are capable of causing infections in living organisms.
Viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack basic characteristics of life, such as the ability to replicate on their own or carry out metabolic processes. They require a host cell to reproduce and are considered to be more like biological entities that exist in a gray area between living and 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.
They do not reproduce asexually or sexually. Viruses need a host like a cell in order to reproduce. In the dormant state, they are virions, and considered to be nonliving. However, in their active state, as viruses, they are considered to be living organisms.
Viruses are considered non-living because they cannot carry out cellular activities on their own. They require a host cell to replicate and do not possess the ability to metabolize or grow.
No viruses should not be considered living organisms because they require a host to live &therefore are not an organism but an infestation.
Viruses are not considered alive because they lack the ability to reproduce unless they have a host to reproduce for them. When viruses are not attache to a living cell they lose all living characteristics.
A disease can be biotic or abiotic. If it is a bacteria it is biotic, but if it is a virus it is always abiotic, because viruses are not considered living because they cannot reproduce on there own, do not consume energy or give off waist.
Viruses have some characteristics of life but these are not considered living organisms as they are non cellular.
No. They are considered the dividing line between living and non-living.