Four of the Following Are Characteristics of Viruses

question 14

Multiple Choice

Four of the following are characteristics of viruses.Which one is the exception?  

• A) The outer coats of all viruses are alike.
• B) The virus contains either DNA or RNA at its core, but not both.
• C) Viruses infect organisms in all three domains of life.
• D) Most viruses have a protein coat or covering.
• E) Viral envelopes consist of host cell membrane.

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Definitions:

Social Influence

The effects of other people's actions, attitudes, or beliefs on an individual's behavior and thoughts.

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events, often held by individuals or groups in social contexts.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is derived through the ability to punish or sanction others when they do not comply with demands or expectations.