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16 May, 08:52

Are viruses alive? the scientific debate continues. viruses exhibit some characteristics of life, but others are missing. the most obvious reason why scientists still refer to viruses as non-living is that theya) do not change over time.

b. do not contain any genetic material.

c. are much smaller than anything alive. eliminated) are not composed of one or more cells.

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  1. 16 May, 08:58
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    The main reason they aren't living is that they can't reproduce or grow without the aid of a host cell.
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