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What fundamental characteristic prevents viruses from being classified as living organisms despite having some traits of life? (1 point)
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Do not use energy
Do not use energy
Cannot evolve independently
Cannot evolve independently
Cannot reproduce independently
Cannot reproduce independently
Lack cellular structure
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Lack cellular structure
Viruses are acellular (not made of cells), so they cannot carry out independent metabolism or reproduction without a host cell.
Viruses are acellular (not made of cells), so they cannot carry out independent metabolism or reproduction without a host cell.
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