Viruses defy characterization as living organisms even though they possess nucleic acids and proteins. The reason why viruses are not considered to be alive is because they
A. cannot form spontaneously.
B. cannot reproduce without a host cell.
C. form spontaneously.
D. lack genetic material.
Answer: B
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