Question

Do viruses consume energy in order to live.

Answer 1

yes and no

Step-by-step explanation:

Viruses only need energy when they make copies of themselves, and they don't need any energy at all when they are outside of a cell.

Answer 2

Viruses are too small and simple to collect or use their energy – they just steal it from the cells they infect. Viruses only need energy when they make copies of themselves, and they don't need any energy at all when they are outside of a cell.

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