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    What are viruses? If they aren't alive, then what are they?

    Question #22970. Asked by student. (Oct 02 02 10:55 PM)


    DarkAngel

    		Viruses are very simple 'organisms'.

    They are basically made of RNA or DNA wrapped into a protein. Their mode of reproduction is by introducing their genetic material into a cell, the cell will then make viruses, and when the cell is full it collapses. Viruses absolutely need another cell to reproduce.

    Oct 03 02, 12:19 AM
    Kainantu

    		A virus is:

    Any of various simple submicroscopic parasites of plants, animals, and bacteria that often cause disease and that consist essentially of a core of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat. Unable to replicate without a host cell, viruses are typically not considered living organisms.

    or

    A disease caused by a virus.

    http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=virus

    Oct 03 02, 12:25 AM

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