Some Biologists Think That Viruses Should Not Be Classified as Living

question 39

Multiple Choice

Some biologists think that viruses should not be classified as living organisms because they

• A) have an unusual cellular structure.
• B) infect all cellular forms of life.
• C) depend on cellular organisms in order to replicate.
• D) do not make pigments.
• E) vary in the use of DNA and RNA in their genomes.

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Definitions:

Polypeptide Chain

A long, continuous sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which folds into a functional protein or acts as part of a protein.

Amino Acids

Organic substances that amalgamate to produce proteins, functioning as life's essential building blocks.

Source Of Nitrogen

A substance or process that supplies nitrogen, essential for plant growth and various biological processes.

Proteins

Large biomolecules composed of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.