Which of the following statements, from the cell theory, best supports the idea that viruses are non-living?

Question

a
All viruses are composed of one nucleic acid and protein.
b
All animals are composed of cells.
c
All Living things are composed of cells.
d
All cells are produced from other cells.

Answer 1

The statement that best supports the idea that viruses are non-living is:

c. All living things are composed of cells.

This statement supports the idea that because viruses are not composed of cells (they are made up of nucleic acids and proteins but do not have the cellular structure), they do not fall under the category of living things according to cell theory.