Here's why:
* Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotes, meaning they lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
* Viruses, while microscopic, are not considered living organisms because they cannot replicate on their own. They need a host cell to reproduce.
* Fungi can be single-celled (yeasts) or multicellular (molds and mushrooms).
* Parasites are multicellular organisms that live on or in a host and obtain nutrients from their host.
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