Question 21 The table compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus. Which statement correctly compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus? Characteristic Eukaryotic Cell Virus organelles many none method of reproduction cell division only with a host responds to stimuli yes no nucleic acid DNA DNA or RNA a A eukaryotic cell contains genetic material, whereas a virus does not contain genetic material. b A eukaryotic cell can reproduce to make more cells, whereas a virus cannot reproduce. c A eukaryotic cell responds to changes in the environment, whereas a virus cannot adapt. d A eukaryotic cell maintains homeostasis, whereas a virus does not possess the required organelles.

Answer 1

The correct statement that compares a eukaryotic cell and a virus from the options given is:

b) A eukaryotic cell can reproduce to make more cells, whereas a virus cannot reproduce.

This is accurate because eukaryotic cells reproduce through cell division, while viruses require a host cell to replicate and cannot reproduce on their own.

The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the characteristics of eukaryotic cells and viruses. For example, option a incorrectly states that viruses do not contain genetic material; they do contain either DNA or RNA. Option c refers to adaptation, which can be misleading in the context of a virus's interaction with its host, and option d correctly notes that viruses do not possess the required organelles, but it doesn't address how a eukaryotic cell maintains homeostasis in comparison to a virus.