Why is a virus considered dead (and bacteria alive)?

Question

I think the title explains itself.

Thanks for the help!

EDIT: I know they are not alive, but can be “de-activated”, my bad for expressing myself in a bad way.

In: Biology

Answer 1

It’s not considered “dead”. It’s considered “non-living.”

It’s based on how science defines life. A virus cannot replicate on its own. It needs a host to survive and replicate.