Question

Why there is controversy about whether viruses are truley aluve or not ?​

Answer 1

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viruses are obligatory endoparasite they are alive in some conditions and sometimes not. there are no. of virus some are bacteriophages and some directly goes and alters DNA lol HiV.

hope it helped u somewhat

Answer 2

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Countless philosophers and scientists have debated how to define whether something is alive. According to the seven characteristics of life, all living beings must be able to respond to stimuli; grow over time; produce offspring; maintain a stable body temperature; metabolize energy; consist of one or more cells; and adapt to their environment. viruses are non living outside the host but living inside the host