Are viruses cellular beings?

1.	Are viruses cellular beings?
Answer» Viruses are considered living beings but they do not have cellular structure. There is some controversy regarding their classification as living beings. Their characteristics of self-reproduction and of having genetic material however reinforce that classification.

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Viruses are considered living beings but they do not have cellular structure.

There is some controversy regarding their classification as living beings. Their characteristics of self-reproduction and of having genetic material however reinforce that classification.

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Are viruses cellular beings?

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