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This question is arbitrary, but here's a negative opinion on this:
Viruses do not have, nor exist as, a cell. Cells are a clear sign of life in any microbe, whether just one (unicellular) or many (multicellular).
Viruses do not create proteins despite the presence of ribosomes in some. There are many strategies for a virus to obtain the needed protein, usually through a genome which supplies it for each new pathogen. The virus will oftentimes infect a host cell which integrates the genome and makes proteins for the virus with it's own ribosomes.
Viruses DO contain DNA / RNA, but in order to replicate it, they require a host cell. Point of focus being, they 'hijack' the living aspect from the host cell.
The protein coat of a virus can be considered a cell wall, but as for repelling outside forces, it is quite bad the purpose.
What else can I help you with?
Which is not the function of of the cytoskeleton?
Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
Can non-living things reproduce?
No, non-living things do not have the ability to reproduce. Reproduction is a biological process that involves the creation of new individuals from existing ones, and non-living things lack the necessary biological mechanisms for reproduction.
Are all organisms living things?
Yes **G1N4** I thought some living things are not organisms, because they are not free living.
Viruses have some of the properties of living organisms which is a characteristic of all organisms but NOT of viruses?
One of the characteristics is they contain genetic material (DNA), which is a characteristic that all living things must have in order to be considered living. And also when inside a host, they are able to reproduce, which all living things must be able to do.
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.
Viruses depend on living things for what?
Viruses depend on living cells because they reproduce inside of them.
How viruses unlike living things?
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Do viruses reproduce with live or dead?
viruses are nonliving things. but they need living things to reproduces. so live
Viruses and bacteria are which type of living thing?
Bacteria and viruses are small and can only be seen through a microscope. The small living things are microorganisms or microbes. Some people do not think viruses are living things because they are acellular particles. They consider them to be an organic structure that interacts with living organisms.
How are viruses and organisms different?
Viruses are things that spread and contain germs. An Organism is a living thing.
How are viruses different organisms?
Viruses are things that spread and contain germs. An Organism is a living thing.
What is the only thing that viruses have in common with living things?
They reproduce.
Why can't we classify a virus as a living thing?
Viruses are not living things. Viruses are complicated assemblies of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, but on their own they can do nothing until they enter a living cell. Without cells, viruses would not be able to multiply. Therefore, viruses are not living things.
What are interesting things about bacteria and viruses?
Viruses aren't living, and are the only non-living organisms, and bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they don't have a defined nucleus.
Which is not the function of of the cytoskeleton?
Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
What non living things grow?
viruses are non-living yet they can grow and spread through bodies
What types of things have cells?
Anything living. Since viruses are not living (they don't have cells) they don't count.
