How do viruses relate to the characteristics of life?

Answer 1

Viruses do not have any characteristics of life.

Viruses do not grow or develop; they are not composed of cells; they do not require energy; nor do they reproduce on their own.

They can enter a host cell by combining its genetic material with the host's DNA. This turns the host cell into a virus factory, where the cell produces virus components and assembles them in accordance with the instructions in the virus genetic material. They have a protein coat and genetic material, either DNA or RNA.

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Answer 2

Isabella Anderson

Viruses display some characteristics of life, such as genetic material and the ability to evolve, but they lack others, such as the ability to reproduce independently and metabolic processes.

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