Viruses demonstrate properties of life and properties of non-life, which makes them difficult to categorize as living or nonliving. However, they belong to both categories that ultimately places viruses in a distinct category. Living properties of viruses include having genetic material (DNA, RNA), being able to reproduce with a host cell, and capable to evolve through mutations. On the other hand, viruses associate in the nonliving group because they lack a metabolism or organelles, cannot maintain homeostasis, and do not grow and develop, which all living cells can accomplish. A virsus' most signitficant feature is the incapability to multiply without host cells. These host cells are crucial for viruses because they reproduce by attaching themselves to a specific host cell and injecting its genetic material into it. Soon after, the host cell lyses and the replicated viruses are released to proceed the same cycle, resulting in greater viral genetic material in its environment.
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Wording
Sometimes you used the wrong words. For instance, you used “however” to start the second sentence when, in fact, I suspect you weren’t trying to make a distinction. A word that portrays a continuation of ideas would have been appropriate. Also, you said viruses lack “a metabolism”. It would have been better to mention that they are unable to metabolize compounds.
Try not to use the
Try not to use the parentheses and instead integrate the description of DNA and RNA into a sentence to make it sound more formal. I would also fix the sentence in the middle that starts with "on the other hand..." it seems to be a bit of a run-on.
Suggestion
Use more transition words to make your sentences flow. I felt, you connected most points by comma not with words.
Suggestions
In the first sentence, change 'makes' to 'make,' per grammar rules. I would reword the third sentence for clarity and better flow, as well as, generally in a sequence, verbs should follow the same format; try maybe: "Living properties of viruses include having genetic material (DNA, RNA), being able to reproduce with a host cell, and being capable of evolving through mutations." Also, I suggest rewording your last sentence for better clarity; maybe use 'follow' instead of 'proceed?'
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Second sentence change 'places' to 'place'. Third sentence you can change 'capable' and replace it with 'and its capability'. I would also talk about why viruses need these host cells. You've mentioned that they are unable to metabolize on their ow, but there are many aspects of a cell that a virus uses.