Question

what is one defining property of viruses that classifies them as nonliving? they have genetic material they rely on hosts to reproduce they metabolize nutrients

Explanation:

Living organisms can reproduce independently. Viruses cannot reproduce on their own and need a host cell to replicate, which is a non - living characteristic. Having genetic material is a characteristic of living and non - living entities in the context of viruses. Metabolizing nutrients is a trait of living things and viruses do not do this on their own.

Answer:

they rely on hosts to reproduce