Question

What part of the cell theory MOST implies that viruses, for all of their similarities to living cells, cannot be considered a life form according to definition?

Answer 1

According to the cell theory cell is the structural unit of all living organisms and viruses cannot be considered as living organisms according to this theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Viruses are not made up of cells and they only contain genetic material like RNA or DNA. since viruses are not made up of cells they do no fit the classification of living organisms. To define living organisms other criterion like reproduction, maintenance of homeostasis and ability to adapt to the external environment are mentioned in the cell theory.

Viruses have the ability to replicate and adapt to even extreme conditions of their environment which makes the question of classifying viruses in the category of living organisms even more complicated.