Which of the Following Statements Provides the Most Significant Support

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements provides the most significant support for the idea that viruses are nonliving chemicals?

• A) They are chemically simple.
• B) They are not composed of cells.
• C) They cause diseases similar to those caused by chemicals.
• D) They are filterable.
• E) They cannot reproduce themselves outside a host.

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Definitions:

Protists

A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, often found in moist or aquatic environments.

Selective Feeding

The process where organisms choose specific types of food over others based on nutritional needs, food availability, or other factors.

Terrarium

A sealed glass container containing soil and plants, and sometimes small animals, kept for observation or for decorative purposes.

Dark-Colored Crickets

Varieties of crickets that possess a darker pigmentation, potentially offering an advantage in certain environments.