Considering the new definition of life, all but one piece evidence supports the fact that a virus must be referred to as an organism. That is:

A) Viruses contain nucleic acids.

B) Viruses are capable of replication.

C) Viruses have a simple cellular structure.

D) Viruses have an evolutionary history and that implies lineage.

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Biology

Rigoberto Vazquez

31 March, 06:26

Considering the new definition of life, all but one piece evidence supports the fact that a virus must be referred to as an organism. That is:

A) Viruses contain nucleic acids.

B) Viruses are capable of replication.

C) Viruses have a simple cellular structure.

D) Viruses have an evolutionary history and that implies lineage.

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Allison Washington · Answer 1

C.) Viruses have a simple cellular structure

Explanation:

The new definition makes no reference to cells or organelles. Instead it uses the term "unit". A molecule could be a unit. A crystal could be a unit. A cell could be a unit.

Litzy Moore · Answer 2

The answer is c homie