Which of the Following Supports the Argument That Viruses Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

• A)They are not able to reproduce or carry out metabolism outside of a host cell.
• B)Their DNA does not encode proteins.
• C)They have RNA rather than DNA.
• D)They do not evolve.
• E)They mutate rapidly.

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information presented at the beginning of a list better than information at the middle or end.

Memory Span

The number of items, typically words or numbers, that an individual can retain and recall in correct order in short-term memory.

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for extended periods, often throughout one's life.

Short-term Memory

The segment of memory responsible for temporarily holding a small amount of information in an accessible state for a brief period.