« previous next »

Author Question: What is the distinction between bacteria and viruses? a. Bacteria, composed only of DNA/RNA plus ... (Read 76 times)

Alainaaa8

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
on: Jun 18, 2018
What is the distinction between bacteria and viruses?
 
  a. Bacteria, composed only of DNA/RNA plus a protein coat, require a host so that the bacteria can grow and divide; viruses are single-celled microorganisms that do not require a host to grow and divide.
  b. Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that do not require a host to grow and divide; viruses, composed only of DNA/RNA plus a protein coat, require a host so that the virus can grow and divide
  c. Both bacteria and viruses require a host so that they can grow and divide, but only viruses are composed of DNA/RNA and contain a protein coat.
  d. Both bacteria and viruses are single-celled microorganisms that do not require a host to grow and divide, but only viruses are composed of DNA/RNA and contain a protein coat

Question 2

____ has the highest sexually transmitted infection rate in the industrialized world.
 
  a. Denmark c. The U.S.
  b. Brazil d. Canada


Shshxj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Alainaaa8

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Reply #2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Thank you!


Shshxj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #3 on: Jun 18, 2018
Happy to help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Hydrogen sulfide as an energy source for chemoautotrophic bacteria in the deep sea. Hydrogen sulfide as an energy source for chemoautotrophic bacteria in the deep sea.
Staph Aureus bacteria Staph Aureus bacteria
Bacteria Bacteria
Viruses, such as the hepatitis B virus shown here, need a host to survive and multiply Viruses, such as the hepatitis B virus shown here, need a host to survive and multiply
Animal Viruses Animal Viruses
Ribosomes of bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes Ribosomes of bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes
Video: DNA Replication

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library