Why is a virus not considered living?

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Berger

Biology

8 March, 02:25

Why is a virus not considered living?

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Anton · Answer 1

For something to be considered "Living" it has to have cells and a virus does not consist of cells. Nor does a virus grow and for something to be considered living would be to grow such as we humans do.

Richard · Answer 2

Explanation: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.