According to cell theory, viruses are considered nonliving because they
a. do not contain organelles.
b. do not contain organic compounds.
c. cause diseases in other organisms. Eliminate
d. lack the ability to reproduce without a host.

Respuesta :

The answer fam is D) lack the ability to reproduce without as stated in cell theory

The correct answer is option D

The viruses lack the ability to reproduce without a host cell. This is the reason why the scientist declared that the viruses are considered as non living.

Viruses have genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA that is only used for replication in the host's body.

Viruses cannot survive without the host cell.