Yuhan is creating a model of a virus, and she studies the table that outlines the differences between viruses and cells.

Viruses and Cells
Characteristic
Virus
Cell
Structure
DNA or RNA in capsid, some with envelope
Cell membrane, cytoplasm; eukaryotes also contain nucleus and many organelles
Reproduction
Only within a host cell
Independent cell division, either asexually or sexually
Genetic Carrier
DNA or RNA
DNA
Growth and Development
No
Yes; in multicellular organisms, cells increase in number and differentiate
Obtain and Use Energy
No
Yes
Response to Environment
No
Yes
Change Over Time
Yes
Yes

Study the table. For which reason do the data support the classification of viruses as nonliving?

A.
Viruses contain genetic information.

B.
Viruses evolve over time.

C.
Viruses reproduce inside host cells.

D.
Viruses do not take in nutrients.