Viruses are not considered living organisms because they
A)cannot reproduce by themselves.
B)are structurally very simple.
C)can only be visualized using an electron microscope.
D)are typically associated with disease.
E)are ubiquitous in nature.

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Viruses lack the ability to reproduce on their own and rely on a host cell to replicate. This is one of the key characteristics of living organisms that viruses do not possess.

Viruses Are Not Considered Living Organisms Because They