Question

why are virus considered to be the borderline between living and non - living?​

Answer 1

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Viruses are considered at the borderline of living and non-living because they show both the characteristics of a living and a non-living. As they react like non-living in the free atmosphere but when they enter the body of a living organism then they show the features of a living organism and start reproduction

Answer 2

Answer:

viruses can be considered both due to following reasons

Explanation:

living features

1. they have a genetic material RNA or DNA
2. they reproduce inside a living body

non living features

1. they are accelular I.e. they di not have a nucleus, membrane or any cell organalle
2. they show no reaction to any stimuli
3. they can be crystallized