Which of the following is NOT true about viruses? 

Viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack a cellular structure and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own. They must infect a host cell in order to replicate and carry out their life cycle. Viruses can be transmitted from person to person through various means, such as respiratory droplets or bodily fluids. They can also cause disease in humans, animals, and plants, and are responsible for a range of illnesses from the common cold to more serious diseases such as HIV and COVID-19.