Biology benchmark 2 semester exam fall 24

Question

Many viruses and bacteria are pathogens which cause diseases characteristics characteristics of each are listed in the chart below
Viruses
Not cellular
Contain d n a
Require a wholesale to reproduce
Bacteria
Cellular
Containing d n a
Do not require a wholesale to reproduce
Which argument correctly compares viruses and bacteria
Viruses and bacteria are both living organisms because they are both capable of causing diseases
Viruses and bacteria are both living organisms because they both contain DN.A and are capable of reproducing
Viruses are living organisms because they contain DNA and are capable of reproducing inside of a whole.Sale bacteria or not living organisms because they are made up of sales and are capable of causing disease
Viruses are not living organisms because they are not made up of sales and cannot reproduce outside of the wholesale.Bacteria are living organisms because they are made up of sales and do not require a wholesale to reproduce

Answer 1

The most accurate argument comparing viruses and bacteria based on the characteristics you provided is:

Viruses are not living organisms because they are not made up of cells and cannot reproduce outside of a host. Bacteria are living organisms because they are made up of cells and do not require a host to reproduce.

This statement correctly reflects the differing biological classifications and reproductive methods of viruses and bacteria. Viruses lack cellular structure and cannot reproduce independently; they require a host cell to carry out their replication process. In contrast, bacteria are single-celled organisms that can reproduce on their own without needing a host.