Question

Why are viruses not considered living organisms?

O They can only be seen with an electron microscope
O They can be killed with antibiotics
They do not contain genetic material
O They are not made up of cells

Answer 1

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The correct option is:

(4) They are not made up of cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Viruses are acellular entities that lack the cellular structure and metabolic processes typically associated with living organisms.
• While some of the other options mentioned (e.g., 1 and 2) are characteristics of viruses, the absence of cells is the primary reason they are not considered living organisms.