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The simple question of whether or not viruses are alive, has defied a simple answer because it raises the fundamental issue: What defines life?
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The simple question of whether or not viruses are alive, has defied a simple answer because it raises the fundamental issue: What defines life?

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Anything that is considered alive must exhibit ALL 7 characteristics of life. A virus may show some characteristics, but it does not show all, so therefore, its not alive.
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Answer: what are viruses really? are they a life form? in what way do they seem alive

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