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 able to reproduce.
All living things are able to reproduce.

All tiny living things cause damage and suffering.
All tiny living things cause damage and suffering.

All living things are made of cells.
All living things are made of cells.

All cells are made of tiny, nonliving parts.
All cells are made of tiny, nonliving parts.

Answer 1

The strongest support for the argument that viruses are not alive would be the statement: **"All living things are made of cells."**

This is because viruses are not made of cells; they do not fit within the cellular structure that characterizes all living organisms. This distinction helps to clarify why they are considered non-living entities.