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A virus is considered as a living organism and an obligate parasite when inside a host cell. But virus is not classified along with bacteria or fungi. What are the characters of virus that are similar to non-living objects ?

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Non-living characters of virus:
(i) Outside the host viruses are inert and cannot reproduce at their own.
(ii) Viruses can be crystallised, lack cellular organisation.
(iii) They are incapable of growth and division.
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