Why Are Viruses Considered Not to Be Alive

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why are viruses considered not to be alive?

• A) They do not respond to stimuli.
• B) They cannot reproduce on their own.
• C) They do not contain protein.
• D) They are too small.

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Definitions:

Self-Stereotyping

The process by which individuals adopt and apply stereotypes about their own groups to themselves.

Ingroup-Outgroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group (ingroup) over those of other groups (outgroup), often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Collectivistic Cultures

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over individual desires or ambitions, emphasizing interconnectedness and social harmony.

Competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful than others, often leading to striving for achieving superiority or winning in a situation.