Of the 8 characteristics of life (RAREHOGG), which characteristics do
viruses have that a person might use to argue in favor of considering
viruses are living? *
Adapt, have Genetic Material (Nucleic Acids), Reproduce
Reproduce, made of cells, use and make Energy, able to Grow and develop
Adapt, have Genetic Material (Nucleic Acids), Organized (made of) cells, use and
make Energy
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Reproduce, have Genetic Material (Nucleic Acids) and Adapt

Answer

Explanation:

In principle, viruses are considered as non living because they don't fulfill all eight characteristics of living organisms, i.e. RAREHOGG (reproduction, adaptation, response to stimuli, energy production, homeostasis, organization of cells, growth and development, and genetics). Specifically, they don't have energy metabolism, they don't grow, they don't respond to stimuli. However, they can adapt the environment and reproduce. But they do not reproduce independently, rather they need a host cell and use its machinery for reproduction. Based on these reasons, they are considered as living organisms.