Viruses, unlike bacteria, are not living organisms. Based on the information in the table, which of the following provides evidence to support this statement? A. Bacteria are made up of cells, whereas viruses are not made up of cells. B. Bacteria can infect other cells, whereas viruses are not infectious. C. Bacteria can reproduce sexually, whereas viruses reproduce asexually. D. Bacteria are always rod-shaped, whereas viruses are always spherical.

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Layne Cline

29 September, 17:18

Viruses, unlike bacteria, are not living organisms. Based on the information in the table, which of the following provides evidence to support this statement? A. Bacteria are made up of cells, whereas viruses are not made up of cells. B. Bacteria can infect other cells, whereas viruses are not infectious. C. Bacteria can reproduce sexually, whereas viruses reproduce asexually. D. Bacteria are always rod-shaped, whereas viruses are always spherical.

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Waylon Allen · Answer 1

viruses are actually partially living

they are living when they are in a body other than that they are non living

they are the only thing scientists have discovered that is on the border line of non living and living. they are mostly considered non living (google)

Ray · Answer 2

A.

Bacteria and fungi are made up of cells, whereas viruses are not made up of cells.