Question

a) Write a non-living character found in virus​

Answer 1

Answer:

They don't have a cell wall or cytoplasm

Answer 2

Answer:

THERE IS STILL A DEBATE ABOUT IF VIRUSES ARE LIVING OR NOT.

Explanation:

NON LIVING FACTORS INCLUDE:

• they are not cells
• have no cytoplasm or cellular organelles
• carry out no metabolism on their own and therefore must replicate using the host cell's metabolic machinery

LIVING FACTORS INCLUDE:

•    Have genetic material i.e either DNA or RNA .
•    Can undergo mutation.
•    Show irritability.
•    Are capable to reproduce and hence can increase their number.
•    React to heat, chemicals and radiations.
•    Are resistant to antibiotics.