Why is the Coronavirus not a living thing?

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Because it is a virus

Explanation:

In my opinion the Coronavirus cannot be considered a living thing because of the lack of cells. Living things have cells, use energy,and can reproduce bt copying DNA. Viruses on the other hand use other living cells to reproduce. Outside of a host cell, viruses do not use energy. they only start becoming active when in contact with a cell, using their energy to mutliply.

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