Why Are Viruses Considered Nonliving

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why are viruses considered nonliving?

• A) They do not contain genetic material.
• B) They are too small.
• C) They cannot reproduce on their own.
• D) They contain more than one cell.
• E) They do not have a nucleus.

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