Although Most Biologists Do Not Consider Viruses to Be Alive

question 66

Multiple Choice

Although most biologists do not consider viruses to be alive, viruses do share some characteristics with living things.Which of the following is the requirement for life that viruses lack?

• A)The ability to reproduce on their own
• B)The ability to move
• C)Having genetic material
• D)Having highly ordered structure

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Definitions:

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