Chapter 6 - An Introduction to the Viruses - 6.2 The Position of Viruses in the Biological Spectrum - 6.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 144: 2

Viruses as non-living organisms: Viruses cannot reproduce on their own and they need a living organism. Moreover, they lack various cell organelles found in living cells Viruses as living organisms: Viruses have DNA and RNA. They can also replicate using a host cell.

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