Viruses Are Considered "Nonliving" for All of the Following Reasons

question 21

Multiple Choice

Viruses are considered "nonliving" for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that they:

• A)need a host cell for replication.
• B)are metabolically inert.
• C)possess DNA that can evolve.
• D)do not maintain internal homeostasis.
• E)are not responsive to environmental changes.

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Definitions:

Real Prices

Prices that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power of money over time.

Inflation-Adjusted

Describes values that have been modified to account for changes in the purchasing power of money due to inflation, allowing for comparison over different time periods.

Long-Run Path

The trajectory of economic performance or output when all inputs, including capital and labor, are adjusted to their most efficient state over time.

Small Crop

A small crop refers to a lesser yield of agricultural produce than usual, often due to factors like weather conditions, pest infestations, or reduced acreage.