Which of These Characteristics of Living Organisms Are Present in Viruses

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these characteristics of living organisms are present in viruses?

• A)composed of one or more cells;obtain energy from their environment;reproduce using DNA (or RNA)
• B)reproduce using DNA (or RNA);sense their environment and respond to it;can evolve as groups
• C)maintain a constant internal environment;obtain energy from their environment;composed of one or more cells
• D)obtain energy from their environment;composed of one or more cells;maintain a constant internal environment

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