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zzz [600]
3 years ago
5

Why are viruses considered to be non-living

Biology
2 answers:
sashaice [31]3 years ago
5 0

They are not made of cells and they cannot reproduce on their own.

lapo4ka [179]3 years ago
4 0
Answer: Viruses are complicated assemblies of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, but on their own they can do nothing until they enter a living cell. Without cells, viruses would not be able to multiply. Therefore, viruses are not living things.

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