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OpenStudy (erinweeks):

Which of the following characteristics of living things is NOT true about viruses?

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

A. contain genetic material B. evolve over time C. obtain and use energy D. able to reproduce

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My best guess is C. Viruses do not directly need energy. The virus takes control of the host cell in order to reproduce. The host cell's own metabolic machinery is used to synthesize the components of new viruses. The virus itself is passive.

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