Are viruses organic?

Question

My bio teacher says they are not alive, but I need to know if they are organic.

Answer 1

Why yes, they are!

Things that are "organic" are made up of Carbon structures.  All viruses are covered by some sort of protein "coat", called a virion, and contain DNA or RNA, which is made up of Amino acids, which are in turn made up of Carbon!

I hope this helps you.

Answer 2

No, I dont think so,

viruses only have a capsule that wraps genetic item in it, like DNA or RNA, but both of them arent organic, right?

They definitely arent living organism but viruses can take control of common cell by replacing their genetic item with viruses's so now that cell will make some protein (amino acid) for the viruses.

Think about some freaky alien that taking over our country,

...in conclusion,, I dont think they're organic.

Answer 3

Yes.

Indeed, viruses are not "alive" so to speak in that they cannot survive on their own without a host.

They are also organic because they have a capsule surrounding DNA,  and DNA is made up of nitrogenous bases which are in turn made up of Carbon, Oxygen, and Phosphate.

Anything with carbon in it will be considered "organic" so viruses will also be considered organic.