Question 5 The table compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus. Which statement correctly compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus? Characteristic organelles Eukaryotic CellVirus many none method of reproduction cell division only with a host responds to stimuli nucleic acid yes DNA no DNA or RNA C A eukaryotic cell responds to changes in the environment , whereas a virus cannot adapt A eukaryotic cell maintains homeostasis , whereas a virus does not possess the required organelles A eukaryotic cell can reproduce to make more cells, whereas a virus cannot reproduce A eukaryotic cell contains genetic material , whereas a virus does not contain genetic material

The correct statement that compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus is:

**A eukaryotic cell maintains homeostasis, whereas a virus does not possess the required organelles.**

This statement accurately reflects the nature of eukaryotic cells, which have organelles that allow them to maintain internal stability, while viruses lack these structures and cannot perform metabolic functions on their own.

However, it is worth noting that while viruses do not maintain homeostasis, the other statements—especially about reproduction and genetic material—also contain elements of truth but do not directly compare the two in the same way as the one selected above. A virus does contain genetic material (either DNA or RNA), but it cannot reproduce independently, relying instead on a host cell for replication.

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