Well, to be fair, this is a bit of a tough question because it's in question by some of the leading microbiologists right now.
But one argument for this is their ability to reproduce. Note that one of the leading arguments for something to be alive is that they are subject to evolution and hence natural selection: the statements for which argue that there has to be differentiation within a species (meaning there has to be different forms of each virus within a type of virus) and there has to be reproduction-- which is where the problem comes along (because viruses could only reproduce while in a host). So one argument that can be made that they are in-fact alive, is that they reproduce and is subject to evolution.
Do know however that this is HIGHLY controversial-- and if your teacher asks it, it's most likely not a right-or-wrong answer
If he does do it that way, maybe you could show off your brainy-bio knowledge by explaining to him why it shouldn't be so!
<span>When Prophase is occur, during this stage, changes occur both in the cytoplasm and in the nucleus. Within the nucleus, the chromatin fibers become more tightly coiled and folded, forming discrete chromosomes that can be seen with the light microscope. The nucleoli disappear. Each duplicated chromosome appears as two sister chromatids joined together, with a narrow waist at the centromere.In the cytoplasm, the mitotic spindle begins to form as microtubules rapidly grow out from the centrosomes which begin to move away from each other.</span>
Answer:
because the trigger for this is commonly encountered like a change in temperature
According to reasearch it isn't possible
