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That is a very good question, and is a matter of debate. It does not have the minimum requirements to be "alive", like a cell membrane, nucleus, enzymes and biomolecules.
But on the other hand, it does have genetic material that is coded to replicate itself using a host, i.e. another living cell.
It needs another life form as host, because it alone cannot carry out the tasks of gathering molecules and putting them together in the form of a new virus, but it does have the information necessary to infect and force the host to use its own energy to replicate the very thing that will eventually kill it.
Therefore, virus are considered to be on the very fringes of the term "alive". They do not need nourishment of any kind and can remain active for very long periods of time, almost indefinitely.
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Viruses are not living cells, because
-- they don't use energy to grow or reproduce
-- they cannot reproduce on their own: they need a "host" cell that will turn their genetic material into more viruses
-- they don't eat or produce waste.
What else can I help you with?
Is flu virus a living thing or non-living ting?
The flu virus is considered a non-living thing. It is a microscopic particle that requires a host cell to replicate and survive.
Why is a virus not considered a living organism?
b
Is protein found in a virus?
No its is not. But its possible because its sort of another living thing.
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.
Is a dinosaur a living or a non-living thing?
A dinosaur is considered a non-living thing. Dinosaurs were a group of reptiles that existed millions of years ago and are now considered extinct.
Why is a virus particle not considered a living thing?
no metabolism
Why arent some virus considered to be a living thing?
because all right
Is flu virus a living thing or non-living ting?
The flu virus is considered a non-living thing. It is a microscopic particle that requires a host cell to replicate and survive.
What is an entity that can get you sick invade your body but is not technically a living thing?
a virus because they are not considered living due to the fact that they can only reproduce my attack host cells
Is Ebola virus a living or non-living organisim?
Virus cannot considered living. They lack cellular organization
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 is a virus not considered a living organism?
b
Why is chicken pox virus not considered a living thing?
Viruses are considered to be non-living and because they are not alive, they can not reproduce. A better term is to replicate or make a copy of themselves. It is like using a copy machine.
What cell comes in a fundamental living matter and come in two forms?
DNA is the fundamental living matter. A virus, considered to be a living matter consists of core of DNA. When this virus invades a Bacterial cell, it forms the Bacteriophase.DNA is the fundamental living matter. A virus, considered to be a living matter consists of core of DNA. When this virus invades a Bacterial cell, it forms the Bacteriophase.
What is a Living organism within a virus called?
There is no such thing. viruses are so very small that a living thing could not live inside one. But a virus inside a living thing could be called latent if it is not causing a disease or active if it is.
Is rhinovirus a living thing?
Mostly No. A rhinovirus is a type of virus. A virus does not completely fit the accepted definition of a living entity.
A is not a living thing it is made of genetic material inside a protein coat?
Virus
