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Science Explainer: What is a virus?

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Last updated 3 months ago
3 Questions
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Read the passage Explainer: What is a virus? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Explainer: What is a virus? Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each characteristic to show if it belongs to a virus or not.

  • can move on its own
  • can replicate itself
  • contains DNA
  • can create new viruses
  • Characteristic of viruses
  • Non-characteristics of viruses
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What factors lead many scientists to believe that viruses are non-living things? Select two correct answers.

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