Basically because it does not have the things required to BE a cell, which is considered to be an organism. A virus is not considered an organism. The virus has a core of RNA or DNA which is surrounded by a protein coat. Unlike cells that can either go through mitosis or binary fission, viruses cannot replicate itself unless it is in a host cell.
The flu virus is considered a non-living thing. It is a microscopic particle that requires a host cell to replicate and survive.
Both a living cell and a virus contain nucleic acid. The virus has a capsid, whereas a living cell does not.
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They are not alive. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These particles can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own.
A cell is considered alive because it can independently carry out the functions necessary for life, such as metabolism and reproduction. A protein molecule is not considered alive as it lacks the ability to perform these functions on its own. A virus is a debated topic in science as it cannot reproduce on its own but requires a host cell to do so, blurring the line between living and non-living.
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.
The flu virus is considered a non-living thing. It is a microscopic particle that requires a host cell to replicate and survive.
Both a living cell and a virus contain nucleic acid. The virus has a capsid, whereas a living cell does not.
Be more specific? Viruses can be considered pathogens, but they are not considered living because they do not obey the cell theory.
Viruses do not breathe because they are not living organisms. They are considered particles that need a host cell to replicate and survive. Once a virus infects a host cell, it uses the cell’s machinery to replicate itself.
Since a virus can only replicate on a living cell, host cell, it wouldn't be able to reproduce.
A virus and a cell have to have matching "docking" proteins for the virus to invade. Otherwise the virus is blocked.
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Virus cannot considered living. They lack cellular organization
They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These particles can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own.
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).