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Cell Theory

Question 5 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 A-CR

Which could be a reason viruses are considered nonliving things?

Answer
A
Viruses come from cells.
B
Viruses produce cells.
C
Viruses are made of DNA and proteins, but not cells.
D
Viruses can contain one or multiple cells.

Explanation

Viruses are not made of cells, which is one reason they are considered nonliving. They contain genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, but they cannot carry out all life processes independently. So the correct choice is “Viruses are made of DNA and proteins, but not cells.”

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