One Reason Viruses Should Not Be Considered Living Organisms Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

One reason viruses should not be considered living organisms is because they do not consist of one or more cells.

• A) contains peptidoglycan.
• B) protects the cell.
• C) gives the bacterium a distinctive shape
• D) All of these answer choices are correct.
• E) helps prevent the cell from bursting.

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