Question

A virus is a genome, or set of chromosomes, contained inside a protein capsule called a capsid. A virus can be either a single or double strand of RNA or DNA. Although viruses are made of genetic information, they do not have cells. They also need to attach to a host cell in order to live and reproduce. Host cells can be from animals, plants and even bacteria and fungi. Scientists debate whether or not viruses are considered living organisms. Most agree that viruses are not living.

Which of these statements is true based on the information in the passage?

A
Viruses can survive independently for many years.

B
Viruses need to have a capsid in order to reproduce.

C
Viruses blur the boundary between what is and is not considered “life.”

D
Viruses and bacteria work in exactly the same way to infect humans.

Answer 1

OPTION B.

The accurate statement is that viruses need to have a capsid in order to reproduce, as it is essential for their replication process. Viruses also blur the boundary between life and non-life due to their unique properties.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided information, the true statement is that viruses need to have a capsid in order to reproduce. The capsid is the protein coat surrounding the viral genome and is essential for protecting the genetic material and for the attachment and penetration of host cells. Viruses do indeed blur the boundary between what is and is not considered "life," as they possess genetic material and can evolve, yet lack many other characteristics of living organisms, such as metabolism and the ability to maintain homeostasis. However, it is not accurate to suggest that viruses can survive independently for many years without a host, or that they work in exactly the same way as bacteria to infect humans.

Answer 2

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

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