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Why are viruses considered to be nonliving entities in the context of organic chemistry?
A
They are composed entirely of inorganic compounds.
B
They do not contain any organic molecules.
C
They can perform metabolic processes on their own.
D
They lack the ability to reproduce independently without a host cell.
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Understand the definition of living entities in the context of organic chemistry: Living organisms typically have the ability to grow, reproduce, and carry out metabolic processes independently.
Recognize that viruses are composed of organic molecules, such as nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) and proteins, which are essential components of living organisms.
Identify that viruses lack cellular structures and cannot perform metabolic processes on their own, which is a key characteristic of living organisms.
Acknowledge that viruses require a host cell to reproduce, as they cannot replicate independently. This dependency on a host cell is a primary reason they are considered nonliving.
Conclude that the inability of viruses to reproduce independently without a host cell is why they are classified as nonliving entities in the context of organic chemistry.
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