Question

A common misconception is that a virus is a living organism. Why is this statement incorrect? Explain the concept correctly. Why do you think some people have this misconception? Cite facts from the readings, as well as what you may already know about the topic, in your response.

Answer 1

Virus is the only organism which is considered as both living and non living organism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Virus has the characteristics of both living and non-living organism. The living character is that it is formed from DNA and RNA molecule and the ability to reproduce, while the non living character is that they are present in the form of crystals when they are out of the host cell. Due two these living and non-living characteristics of virus, people have some misconception. So it is clear that virus has both living and non living characteristics.