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First read the portions in chapter 1 that discuss the characteristics of living things.

Viruses are generally lumped into a “germs” grouping with bacteria. Viruses are composed of a small amount of genetic material (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a protein coat. Can something so simple be considered a living organism? Why aren’t viruses mentioned in the system of classification covered in Chapter 1? (Hint: Consider the shared characteristics of all living organisms.)

NOTE: Your response should not merely quote or paraphrase the content in the course text. You are expected to analyze and expand upon the information in the text. You are expected to properly cite all peer-reviewed sources used to prepare the responses, according to APA formatting guidelines. Each response should be a minimum of 150 words,

Below are pdf file that will be useful in answering this question but remember, it is the scientific literature you need to be citing. You should also skip ahead to chpt 8 to learn more about what a virus is.

BY105 pg 19.pdf

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