Overview
1. Living “things” must maintain homeostasis: Are viruses made up of cells? Are viruses able to monitor or create change in their internal environment? 2. Living “things” have different levels of organization: Do viruses have different levels of organization? 3. Living “things” reproduce: Do viruses replicate or reproduce? 4. Living “things” grow: Do viruses grow in size or complexity? 5. Living “things” use energy: Do viruses use energy?
6. Living “things” respond to stimuli: Do viruses respond to external stimuli?
7. Living “things” adapt to their environment: Do viruses adapt to their environment?