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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Many scientists classify viruses as non-living. The single, MOST important reason why viruses are classified as non-living is that they

OpenStudy (aihberkhan):

Okay. Well, this should be in the science section. You will get better help here. This is the mathematics section. Good Luck! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A do not contain nuclei. B are not composed of cells. C are not able to reproduce. D do not contain nucleic acid.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@prettygrlswagg123 Please post this in the science section. This is the section where all us math geeks hang out. Not many of us will be able to help you on these types of questions. ;)

OpenStudy (owlcoffee):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21523/ This might help you understand what a virus is; as to add a little, a virus does not nurture itself neither is it capable of reproducing itself without the intervention of a cell.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, I would say C is your best bet because the main thing that separates viruses from other living organisms is that they cannot reproduce on their own. A virus must attach to a host cell before it is capable of reproducing.

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