NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, viruses not reproducing themselves is one of the main reasons viruses are not strictly considered living organisms. However, if their reproduction must be classified as sexual or asexual, viruses definitely reproduce asexually. There is no sex involved, so it cannot be sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, cells reproduce by making a copy of their DNA. Unlike cells, viruses do not have the tools to make a copy of their DNA. But they have found other ways to make new viruses. This is done by inserting virus genetic material into a host cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell division is part of both sexual and asexual reproduction. The process of mitosis produces cells identical to the parent cells. The diversity of life on Earth is possible because of the combining of genetic materials from two parents in sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Viruses are not made out of cells, they can’t keep themselves in a stable state, they don’t grow, and they can’t make their own energy. Even though they definitely replicate and adapt to their environment, viruses are more like androids than real living organisms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cellular microbes replicate asexually and/or sexually. In asexual reproduction, a single microbe produces two identical offspring (clones) without the help of a partner. In sexual reproduction, two microbes mix their genetic information and so their offspring are genetically different.