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In general terms a [[Virus|virus]] would not be considered to be a living organism because they are unable to live independently. That is, they can only replicate within a host [[Cell|cell]]. | In general terms a [[Virus|virus]] would not be considered to be a living organism because they are unable to live independently. That is, they can only replicate within a host [[Cell|cell]]. | ||
A living system capable of some response to [[Stimuli|stimuli]], composed of different parts which have formed a [[Symbiotic|symbiotic relationship]]<ref>1. Wikipediaorg. 1. Wikipediaorg. [Online]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organism [Accessed 5 December 2016].</ref>. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:27, 16 November 2017
In biological terms an organism is any independent life form, whether single-celled bacteria or multi-cellular plants and animals [1].
In general terms a virus would not be considered to be a living organism because they are unable to live independently. That is, they can only replicate within a host cell.
A living system capable of some response to stimuli, composed of different parts which have formed a symbiotic relationship[2].
References
- ↑ http://www.nature.nps.gov/views/System/Glossary.htm#O
- ↑ 1. Wikipediaorg. 1. Wikipediaorg. [Online]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organism [Accessed 5 December 2016].