Why Does the Viral Classification System Differ from That of Eukaryotes

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Multiple Choice

Why does the viral classification system differ from that of eukaryotes?

• A) Viruses are microscopic.
• B) Viruses rely on a host cell for replication.
• C) Viruses do not participate in sexual reproduction.
• D) Viral nucleic acids can not mutate.

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Definitions:

PET Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes and other physiological activities in the body.

Radioactive Tracers

Substances that contain a radioactive atom to allow for the tracking of chemical processes or movements within an organism or system.

Adrenal Glands

Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses and metabolism.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual functions and characteristics, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.