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Are virus cells also made of atoms? If yes, which element?

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What are cells made of?

Cells are made of proteins, which are a type of molecule, and water, which is another molecule, and other things which are all made of molecules. Within the centre of the cell is DNA and RNA, both extremely complicated molecules.

So we know that the cells of the body are made up of molecules.

What are molecules made of?

Molecules are collections of atoms. Water is made up of oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements.

So we know that the molecules that make up the cells of the body are made of atoms.



The elemental chemistry for both plants and animal viruses are the same as both belong to the biological world.


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