Which of the Following Statements Best Supports the Argument That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best supports the argument that viruses are nonliving?

• A) They do not carry out metabolic processes.
• B) Their DNA does not encode proteins.
• C) They have RNA rather than DNA.
• D) They do not evolve.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between neurons where chemical signals are transmitted across the gap from one neuron to another.

Sending Neuron

The neuron that transmits a nerve impulse across a synapse to a receiving neuron by releasing neurotransmitters.

Receiving Neuron

A neuron that receives signals from other neurons at a synapse.

Refractory Period

The period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action, or the amount of time it takes to return to its original state.