What distinguishes viruses from cells in terms of their ability to grow and develop

Question

A: Cells grow and develop independently, while viruses must use a hosts cell's machinery to replicate and assemble
B: Viruses grow and develop through binary fission, similar to cells
C: Both viruses and cells grow and develop independently
D: Viruses can grow and develop independently, while cells cannot

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A: Cells grow and develop independently, while viruses must use a host cell's machinery to replicate and assemble.

This distinction highlights that cells are independent living organisms capable of growth and development on their own, whereas viruses rely on host cells to replicate and do not grow or develop independently.