Are viruses considered to be cells? Why or why not

No, viruses are not considered cells as they're parasitic and can't live on their own. A virus has to infect living cells in order to survive, so it's not considered a cell.

No

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.