Question

A science student argues that viruses are not alive. To provide the strongest support or this argument, which statement should the student cite.

answers:

All cells are made of tiny , nonliving parts.

All living things are made of cells

All tiny living things cause damage and suffering

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:

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

This statement is relevant because viruses cannot reproduce independently; they require a host cell to replicate. This characteristic is often cited in discussions about the definition of life and supports the argument that viruses do not exhibit the qualities of living organisms.