Question

A science student argues that viruses are not alive. To provide the strongest support for this argument, which statement should the student cite? (1 point) Responses All living things are made of cells. All living things are made of cells. All tiny living things cause damage and suffering. All tiny living things cause damage and suffering. All cells are made of tiny, nonliving parts. All cells are made of tiny, nonliving parts. All living things are able to reproduce.

Answer 1

To provide the strongest support for the argument that viruses are not alive, the student should cite the statement: **"All living things are made of cells."** This is because viruses do not consist of cells; they are acellular entities that rely on host cells for replication and do not have a cellular structure.