Unicellular organisms have a cell membrane made from a lipid bilayer; viruses have a protein coat. Additionally, viruses do not have the cellular machinery to reproduce independently and require a host cell to replicate, while unicellular organisms can reproduce asexually on their own. Also, unicellular organisms require energy for metabolic processes, whereas viruses do not have metabolic processes and rely on the host's cellular machinery for replication. Finally, unicellular organisms can respond to stimuli, while viruses do not exhibit such responsiveness.
Compare a virus to a unicellular organism.(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AUnicellular organisms have a cell membrane made from a lipid bilayer; viruses have a protein coat.%0D%0AUnicellular organisms have a cell membrane made from a lipid bilayer; viruses have a protein coat.%0D%0A%0D%0AViruses reproduce through asexual reproduction; unicellular organisms need a host cell.%0D%0AViruses reproduce through asexual reproduction; unicellular organisms need a host cell.%0D%0A%0D%0AViruses need energy; unicellular organisms do not need energy.%0D%0AViruses need energy; unicellular organisms do not need energy.%0D%0A%0D%0ANeither unicellular organisms nor viruses respond to stimuli.
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