Which two viral characteristics provide evidence to support the argument that viruses are more similar to living components than to nonliving components of an ecosystem?

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Viruses contain genetic material.
Viruses are made of cells.
Viruses use and store energy to grow.
Viruses reproduce independently.
Viruses evolve through mutation and natural selection.

Answer 1

The two viral characteristics that provide evidence to support the argument that viruses are more similar to living components than to nonliving components of an ecosystem are:

1. Viruses contain genetic material.

2. Viruses evolve through mutation and natural selection.