List 3 reasons why viruses are not considered living things.?

for science class

List 3 reasons why viruses are not considered living things.?ducati

Viruses are considered non-living by the majority of virologists because they do not meet all the criteria of the generally accepted definition of life.

1) Does not move on its own

2) Does not metabolize on its own

3) They can only replicate when an organism reproduces the viral RNA or DNA

List 3 reasons why viruses are not considered living things.?hp

they do not grow.

they won't stay alive outside a host cell.

they use another organism for reproduce
Viruses, bacteria, ect.. are considered living things. If they were'nt they'd be just lifeless teeny tiny corpses.

Actually, MsRevolution, some bacteria, like ring worms may move on thier own. Yes it's true SOME can't move by itself, but some can. Not to be rude or anything...