Why Are Viruses NOT Considered to Be Organisms and Not

question 98

Multiple Choice

Why are viruses NOT considered to be organisms and not described as being alive? (Select all correct choices)

• A)Viruses are unable to reproduce by themselves.
• B)Viruses are not able to metabolize by themselves.
• C)Viruses are not able to synthesize DNA by themselves.
• D)Viruses are not able to assemble spontaneously.

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Definitions:

Substitutes

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Price Inelastic

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Good X

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Midpoint Method

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