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Why are bacteria considered living, but not viruses? (Include at least 4 reasons)

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Answer - Viruses are not made out of cells, they can't keep themselves in a stable state, they don't grow, and they can't make their own energy. Even though they definitely replicate and adapt to their environment, viruses are more like androids than real living organisms.
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