This virus consists of a single strand of DNA enclosed in a protein capsule. Is this virus considered a living organism?

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2 answers:

lara31 [8.8K]3 years ago

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Answer:

No; viruses are not considered to be living organisms.

Yuri [45]3 years ago

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No because it has to have 50% of DNA

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