Why are all viruses obligate parasites?

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Shirlee · Answer 1 · 2022-07-07T08:38:23+0000

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All viruses are obligate parasites; that is, they lack metabolic machinery of their own to generate energy or to synthesize proteins, so they depend on host cells to carry out these vital functions.

Why are all viruses obligate parasites?

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