Answer:
Virus are the organisms that display the characteristics of both the living and non-living organism. The virus contains both DNA and RNA as their genetic material.
Characteristics that virus display:
Virus shows a defined boundary and they have outer capsule layer. Virus uses energy inside the host cells only. They show growth and development, multiply their number but inside the host cells only.
Characteristics that virus do not display:
Virus is a acellular animal and does not contain more than one cells. The internal organisation is not present in virus. Virus do not show growth, development and do not use energy if present outside the host environment. Virus do not eliminate waste.
