Question

viruses do not possess all the characteristics of life. identify those characteristics that viruses display and those they dont display.
made up of one or more cells has a defined boundary uses energy
exhibits growth and development possesses internal organization eliminates waste
characteristics of life present in viruses characteristics of life absent in viruses

Explanation:

To determine the characteristics of life present and absent in viruses, we analyze each trait:

• Characteristics Present in Viruses:
• Has a defined boundary: Viruses have a protein coat (capsid) or envelope as a boundary.
• Possesses internal organization: Viruses have a core of genetic material (DNA/RNA) organized within the capsid.

• Characteristics Absent in Viruses:
• Made up of one or more cells: Viruses are acellular (not composed of cells).
• Uses energy: Viruses do not metabolize or use energy independently (rely on host cells).
• Exhibits growth and development: Viruses do not grow or develop; they replicate using host machinery.
• Eliminates waste: Viruses lack metabolic processes to produce or eliminate waste.

Answer:

Characteristics of Life Present in Viruses	Characteristics of Life Absent in Viruses