explain why viruses are not classed as either prokaryote or eukaryote organisms

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shreehari499 · Answer

Hi! @tiola ! WELCOME TO OPEN STUDY!
Viruses are neither prokaryotes or eukaryotes ..In fact they are not even considered as living things.:) Viruses are not considered living things because they do not preform all the functions of life. Here are the differences of a Virus:
1) They are very small in size
2) They depend on their host for their survival
3) They cannot have their own metabolism but a prokaryote or a eukaryote can do so..:)

shreehari499 · Answer

Hence they are neither Prokaryote nor Eukaryote..:)

shreehari499 · Answer

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