A Reason(s)given by Scientists as to Why Viruses Are Not

question 58

Multiple Choice

A reason(s) given by scientists as to why viruses are not considered living organisms include

• A) viruses do not contain a nucleus.
• B) viruses do not reproduce on their own.
• C) viruses can be frozen and still survive.
• D) viruses do not contain genetic information.
• E) viruses are all smaller than the smallest known cells.

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