Some scientists claim that because viruses contain genetic material, these structures should be regarded as an exception to the cell theory and be called living organisms. Which of the following best describes how other scientists should evaluate
this claim?
A Investigate the processes that cause living viruses to undergo mutations in their genetic material.
® Analyze if viruses have genetic material that undergoes all of the life processes of living organisms.
© Study the scientific research that explains how mutations in the genetic material affect living viruses.
Review the scientific literature that describes how the genetic material of living and nonliving viruses replicates.