Question

6. Read the statement from a scientific researcher. Many organisms depend on other organisms to live,

Answer 1

the argument that the researcher supports in this statement is that the Viruses are nonliving

Answer : Option C

Explanation:

Viruses are organic structures and they are often termed as "organisms at the end of life". Virus is not considered a living as it does not have a biological machinery to replicate.It is a parasite and it needs a host to replicate.

The virus tries its entry through the wounds, respiratory tracts and by passing through insects.

The complete virus particle is known as virion which consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a capsid, Virus first attach themselves to a host through their surface.