Question

Viruses are not considered living organisms. Which of the following choices explains that?

F.Viruses only contain molecules.
G.Viruses contain genetic material.
H.Viruses are active only in their host.
I.Viruses have an outer and inner core.

Answer 1

H. Viruses are only active in their hosts.

Viruses are abiotic because they are not made of cells and do not have a cytoplasm. All living things are made of 1 or more cells. Viruses can only be active inside a host, although they are still not, "living" even then.

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