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here is a common misconception: a virus is a living thing. Why might some people have this misconception?

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Answer: not living things

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Viruses are not living things. 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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