Is a Virus Alive

question 19

Multiple Choice

Is a virus alive?

• A) Yes, it possesses all of the requirements for life.
• B) Yes, it possesses enough of the requirements for life to be considered living.
• C) No, it does not possess all of the requirements for life.
• D) No, it does not possess any of the requirements for life.

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Definitions:

Inactive Substance

A substance that has no intended therapeutic effects, often used as a control in experiments.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which patients experience a perceived or actual improvement in their condition due solely to the psychological impact of receiving treatment, despite the treatment having no therapeutic effect.

Double-blind Procedure

An experimental technique where both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of who receives the treatment to prevent bias.

Memory-enhancing Drug

Medication or supplements aimed at improving or augmenting memory function.