Which of the Following Characteristics, Structures, or Processes Is Common

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics, structures, or processes is common to bacteria and viruses?

• A) metabolism
• B) ribosomes
• C) genetic material composed of nucleic acids
• D) cell division
• E) independent existence

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Definitions:

Government Debt

Government debt is the total amount of money owed by the government to creditors, often as a result of borrowing to cover budget deficits.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, primarily the elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children.

Wealth Transfer

The movement of assets or capital from one individual, group, or entity to another, either voluntarily through gifts and inheritance or involuntarily through taxes or levies.

Younger Generations

Refers to the more recent cohorts of society, typically contrasted with older ones, focusing on their characteristics, cultures, and challenges.