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:

Perception

The process of interpreting and understanding sensory information from the environment.

Stimuli

External or internal changes that influence the behavior or responses of an organism.

Specialized Cells

Cells differentiated to perform specific functions in an organism, such as muscle cells for movement.

Receptors

Specialized cells or protein molecules in the body that receive and respond to chemical signals, such as neurotransmitters or hormones.