Which of the Following Is a Feature Shared by Viruses

question 40

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Heuristic Shortcuts

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions, sometimes leading to cognitive biases.

Stereotyping Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows individuals to make quick judgments about people or situations based on generalizations or stereotypes.

Representation Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut in which judgments are made based on how much one thing resembles another.

Elimination by Aspect

A decision-making process where options are eliminated based on the absence of desired characteristics.