Question

write the characterics of viruses

Answer 1

Characteristics of Viruses

1-They are enclosed in a protective envelope.

2-They have spikes, which helps them to attach to the host cell.

3-They are non cellular.

4-They do not respire, do not metabolize and do not grow but they do reproduce.

5-They contain a protein coat called the capsid.

6-They have a nucleic acid core containing DNA or RNA.

Answer 2

-According to Ncert viruses are neither living nor nonliving.