Viruses are often considered non-living entities because they

Question

a. cannot reproduce outside a host cell
b. can be treated with antibiotics
c. have cellular structure
d. preform metabolic processes on their own

Answer 1

Viruses are often considered non-living entities because they a. cannot reproduce outside a host cell.

They require a host cell to replicate and do not have the necessary cellular machinery to carry out metabolic processes on their own, which is a key characteristic of living organisms.