Which of the Following Is a Feature Shared by Viruses

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature shared by viruses and living organisms?

• A) metabolic capability
• B) possession of a genome that directs synthesis of materials necessary for replication
• C) the ability to increase in size
• D) presence of cytoplasm
• E) responsiveness

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The process of absorbing new information into one's existing cognitive schemas, or the integration of individuals into a different cultural or societal group.

Nonadaptive

Describes traits or behaviors that do not provide a survival or reproductive advantage in a given environment.

Cognitive Process

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Assimilate

The process of taking in new information or experiences and integrating them into our existing knowledge or cultural beliefs.