What Feature Is LEAST Characteristic of a Virus

question 8

Multiple Choice

What feature is LEAST characteristic of a virus?  

• A) Contains DNA or RNA genetic material
• B) Contains cytoplasm and ribosomes
• C) Has a protein coat
• D) Can only replicate inside a living host cell
• E) Is very small

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted thereafter for the investor's share of the investee's profits or losses.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after accounting for minority interests, representing the overall profitability of the entire corporate group.

Acquisition Differential

The difference between the purchase price of an acquired entity and the net of the identifiable assets acquired plus liabilities assumed.

Undervalued Inventory

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