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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following correctly explains why viruses are not classified with either Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic organisms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are not surrounded by a protein coat. They contain cells that have no life-giving function. They cannot reproduce outside a host cell.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Viruses aren't classified as Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic because they can't reproduce outside of a host cell, are non-living, and have no cells. So the correct answer is C. They cannot reproduce outside of host cell.

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