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Why is it hard to say whether viruses are alive or not?
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Why is it hard to say whether viruses are alive or not?

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Viruses are not alive because they lack many of the properties that scientists associate with living organisms. I know that is not what you asked but i am letting you know. They can not reproduce without a host.
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