_____ must carry out their life processes by entering cells and directing the cell's energy, materials, and organelles.

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Viruses are not considered living organisms as they cannot carry out life processes such as metabolism, reproduction, or response to stimuli on their own. They must infect a host cell and take over its machinery in order to carry out these processes. This involves directing the cell's energy, materials, and organelles to replicate and produce more viruses. In contrast, bacteria are single-celled organisms and can carry out their own life processes without infecting a host cell. Capsids are protein shells that enclose some viruses, while prions are misfolded proteins that can cause disease.

_____ Must Carry Out Their Life Processes by Entering Cells