How would you argue that viruses are living things? How would you argue that viruses are not living things?

How are prokaryotes useful to our world? Provide one example.

How are viruses able to infect cells?

What have the developments in the history of metagenomics contributed to our understanding of?

1)  Viruses are not made out of cells, they can't keep themselves in a stable state, they don't grow, and they can't make their own energy. Even though they definitely replicate and adapt to their environment, viruses are more like androids than real living organisms.

2)Viruses are not living things. Viruses are complicated assemblies of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, but on their own they can do nothing until they enter a living cell. Without cells, viruses would not be able to multiply. Therefore, viruses are not living things.

3) They ward off disease-causing organisms by competing for space and nutrients on and inside the body. They train our immune system so it's ready when our bodies are attacked, and they aid in digestion and supply us with vitamins. ... Scientists and doctors can even utilize prokaryotes to help the human body.

4) When it comes into contact with a host cell, a virus can insert its genetic material into its host, literally taking over the host's functions. An infected cell produces more viral protein and genetic material instead of its usual products.

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