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They are classified by a number of different viral characteristics. These include DNA vs. RNA viruses, single strand (SS) vs. double strand viruses (DS), enveloped vs. non enveloped, or retrovirus. For example the HIV virus is an enveloped single stranded RNA retrovirus.
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∙ 13y agoscientist classify viruses as dead this is because they are not made of cells, they cannot use energy, and they cannot make proteins
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How do scientists classify organisms into different Kingdoms?
scientists use taxonomy to classify and separate them into different groups
Why viruses are difficult to classify as living organisms?
It is because viruses are not made up of cells
How do scientists classify bacteria?
carefully
What are two ways to classify viruses?
Rna and dna
What scientists use to classify?
Binomial Nomenclature.
What characteristics do scientists use to classify viruses?
their genome
How do scientists classify mount kilauea?
scientists classify Mount Kilauea as a shield volcano
How do scientists classify organisms into different Kingdoms?
scientists use taxonomy to classify and separate them into different groups
What kingdown do most plants and animals belong to when difficult to classify?
lichens, corals, viruses, corals, viruses and carnivourous plants are difficult to classify :)
Is H1N1 virus eukaryote?
No. Viruses are not cells since they are not considered living. Scientists classify viruses as non-living because they require a host in order to reproduce, cannot move on their own, and do not expend energy in order to carry out life functions.
Why viruses are difficult to classify as living organisms?
It is because viruses are not made up of cells
What are several things used to classify viruses?
Viruses can be labeled as RNA or DNA viruses and they can be said to have an envelope or to be "naked".
What do scientists classify silicon as?
a semiconductor
How do scientists classify bacteria?
carefully
How do scientists classify vertebrates into different groups?
Scientists classify vertebrate into different groups by the way the animal looks or how big or small it is
What are two ways to classify viruses?
Rna and dna
What are the characteristics used to classify viruses?
size and shape
