The Discussion Forum this week is going to center on the characteristics of viruses. As part of the forum this week, check out the video below (which summarizes what we learned about viruses in lecture) and then be sure to address each the questions listed below:

Viruses (Updated)
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, May 22). Viruses. [Video]. https://youtu.be/8FqlTslU22s

1. Are viruses considered “living organisms”? Why so/not so.
2. Compare and contrast viruses and eubacteria.
3. Identify a virus and include both the host and condition/disease that it causes.
4. Describe two ways that a preexisting virus can become an emerging virus.