Question

Organise a discussion in your class on the topic - Are viruses living or non-
living?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Living

Explanation:

They are very small and has a single rna

Answer 2

Explanation:

All the organisms have been classified as living and non-living but the mystery of viruses is different. Viruses are microscopic organisms that have characteristics of both living and non-living. A virus consists of a strand of DNA or RNA covered by a protein coat. The presence of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) suggests that viruses are alive. But in addition, they can also respond to their environment living inside the host cell.

But in contrast they have some other characters, such as their inability to reproduce without using the host cell machinery and their a cellular nature, indicate that viruses are non-living. Therefore, it can't be clearly said if viruses are living or non-living.